Bacterial cell structure & function

Written By: Xiu Li MB0902 092908H A pilus is a hairlike appendage found on the surface of many bacteria. The term pilus and fimbriae are use...

Written By: Ginette MB0902 092184Q Composition & Characteristics Component: -Petidoglycan Peptidoglycan, which is also known as murein, ...

Written By: Doraline MB0902 092472X The nucleoid is an irregularly-shaped region within the cell of prokaryotes which has nuclear material w...

Written By: Xiu Li MB0902 092908H A Flagellum is a tail-like structure that projects from the cell of certain cells. In this post, I'll ...

Written By: Michelle MB0902 091715M What is cytoplasm? A viscous gel inside the membrane. It liquifies when shaken or stirred. It is the par...

Written By: Doraline MB0902 092472X Ribosomes are small organelles made of rRNA and protein in the cytoplasm of prokaryotic and eukaryotic c...

Written By: Michelle MB0902 091715M Scope: 1. Functions and composition of cell membrane. 2. Selective permeability. 3. Types of movements -...

Written By: Xiu Li MB0902 092908H Sugar Coat That's literally what a Glycocalyx , of bacteria, is. It's a network of polysaccharides...

Written By: Kiat Yi MB0902 093712T Cell Inclusions are aggregates of various compounds that are normally involved in storing energy reserves...

Written by: Tan Kiat Yi MB0902 093712T Bacteria are vulnerable to damage from adverse environmental factors such as heat. So, there are a fe...