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Does almost all bacteria need dryness and coolness to reproduce true or false?
Its actually the opposite that's true. The best conditions for bacteria to develop are in hot wet places.
Do bacteria need a host to reproduce?
No, bacteria do not need a host to reproduce. They can reproduce through a process called binary fission, where they divide into two identical daughter cells. However, some bacteria do require a host to provide nutrients or an environment for optimal growth and reproduction.
Why do we need to feed bacteria to grow them in large numbers?
Everything else needs food to grow and reproduce. Bacteria are the same. If we only have a few and need to ID them, we have to have them reproduce to have enough in our sample.
Does all bacteria need dryness and coolness to reproduce?
Absolutely no! As a general rule, Gram-neg bacteria need more water than Gram-pos bacteria (~97% water activity is an absolute minimum for almost all Gram-negs) as Gram-pos bacteria are typically more tolerant to high salt/sugar conditions and desiccation, so can generally cope with less water...but all bacterial vegetative cells need at least 90-93% water content to survive, let alone reproduce. Bacterial spores are a different circumstance and can survive desiccation - however, spores cannot reproduce without converting back to vegetative cells first. As for 'coolness', bacteria are incredible entities that can inhabit pretty much any environmental niche on the planet ranging from polar ice caps to the hottest thermal vents. It depends on the bacterium which niche they can survive and reproduce in i.e. some bacteria love growing and multiplying at 4oC (think bacteria that commonly spoil milk), others at 110oC. If you're interested in learning more about this topic, you might benefit from reading some first-year microbiology textbooks.
Does gender matter in bacteria reproduction?
No, bacteria do not have gender because they are single-celled organisms that reproduce asexually through binary fission. Each individual bacterium can reproduce independently without the need for mating or gametes.
What difference between bacteria and viruses shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses?
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to.
Why do bacteria grow on gelatin in a peri dish and viruses cannot grow in this manner?
Because viruses are considered nonliving and they need a host to reproduce, therfore they cannot live on their own. Now bacteria can reproduce asexually, so they can get bigger and do not need a host..
Why do bacteria need a host to survive?
Bacteria need a host to survive because they rely on the host's nutrients and environment to grow and reproduce. Without a host, bacteria may not have access to essential resources needed for their survival.
Do nitrogen need bacteria why or why not?
I believe not because they are living things and need oxygen instead or they only need something to live in to reproduce and live.
Why is it important that bacteria reproduces itself?
The aim of all living things is to reproduce - it is how the species survives. Benefits of bacteria reproducing asexually include; no need to find another bacteria to reproduce with, rapid reproduction and it saves energy.
Which is difference between bacteria and viruses that shows that bacteria are living organisms and viruses not?
Bacteria are able to reproduce on their own while viruses need a host to "hijack" so they can reproduce. Bacteria have metabolisms, catabolic and anabolic biochemical reactions going on in their cells all the time. Viruses do not. Bacteria can grow in size to a certain extent while viruses do not change in this regard. The definition of living things classify bacteria as a living thing, while viruses are not.
What are the differences between viruses and bacteria?
Bacteria: Bacteria can be killed by antibiotics. Bacteria is larger. Bacteria can reproduce from the life cycle. Viruses: Viruses cant be killed by antibiotics. Viruses are smaller than bacteria. Viruses cant reproduce without help from a host cell or organism.
