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How are some ways that bacteria can be beneficial?
1. Some bacteria in your intestines are responsible for producing Vitiman K, which is necessary for normal blood clot formation.
2. Some bacteria produce antibiotics that help limit the growth of other harmful bacteria.
3. Consumer bacteria called, saprophytes, help mantain natures balance by decomposing waste.
4. Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria change nitrogen from the air into forms that plants and animals can use easily.
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What is s type of symbiosis between two species in which one species benefits and the other species is neither helped nor harmed?
Commensalism, in biology, a relationship between individuals of two species in which one species obtains food or other benefits from the other without either harming or benefiting the latter. The commensal-the species that benefits from the association-may obtain nutrients, shelter, support, or locomotion from the host species, which is unaffected. The commensal relation is often between a larger host and a smaller commensal. The host organism is essentially unchanged by the interaction, whereas the commensal species may show great morphological adaptation. This relationship can be contrasted with mutualism, in which both species benefit.
What are some of the differences between a bacteriophage and a bacterium?
A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects a bacterium. Viruses are typically considered nonliving, while a bacterium is a living organism. A bacterium can reproduce by itself, while a virus needs a host in order to replicate. A bacteriophage is much smaller and the term means bacteria eater.
What is the definition of bacteria?
Bacteria is the plural form of bacterium which is a unicellular prokaryotic microorganism that usually multiplies by cell division and has a cell wall that provides a constancy of form; they may be aerobic or anaerobic, motile or nonmotile, and free-living, saprophytic, commensal, parasitic, or pathogenic
Parasytic bacteria depend on eukaryotic host cells of what?
There are many forms of parasitic bacteria. The parasitic bacterium that depends on eukaryotic host cells are of the Rickettsia family.
How could a negative chemotaxis be beneficial to a bacterium that is exposed to bleach?
The media that tested negative chemotaxis due to acid production included with a 10% Bleach and 90% isopropyl alcohol solution and used new gradients depending on whether the chemical is beneficial or harmful (Lux and Shi 2004).
What are the Disadvantages personal hygiene?
You may remove some beneficial, commensal organisms
What are the disadvantages of personal hygiene?
You may remove some beneficial, commensal organisms
How do Pathogenic bacterium metabolize its host?
The bacterium secretes enzymes that break down organic structures.
How long do Clostridium Tetani Bacterium live?
Clostridium Tetani is commensal in feces of many animals. Spores can survive for very long period. May be for months together.
Family of the starfish?
A starfish and a scale worm have a commensal relationship (commensal is a type of symbiotic relationship where the host benefits the stowaway but doesn't harm the host):The sea star provides protection and food for the scale worm. The scale worm doesn't harm the sea star, therefore it is a commensal relationship.
Is a host a living thing as in cells?
Yes, the host is living, whether it be a host for a virus, a worm, or a bacterium.
A bacterium that can enter the structure of a host cell is called?
intracellular.
What is commensalism as an adjective?
Commensal. For example: These two organisms are in a commensal relationship.
Where in a host cell does hidden virus hide while it is inactive?
bacterium
What is s type of symbiosis between two species in which one species benefits and the other species is neither helped nor harmed?
Commensalism, in biology, a relationship between individuals of two species in which one species obtains food or other benefits from the other without either harming or benefiting the latter. The commensal-the species that benefits from the association-may obtain nutrients, shelter, support, or locomotion from the host species, which is unaffected. The commensal relation is often between a larger host and a smaller commensal. The host organism is essentially unchanged by the interaction, whereas the commensal species may show great morphological adaptation. This relationship can be contrasted with mutualism, in which both species benefit.
What is a disease producing agent especially a virus or bacterium called?
A micro-organism, such as a bacterium, a virus or a fungus, that invades a host and causes a disease is called a pathogen.
What are some of the differences between a bacteriophage and a bacterium?
A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects a bacterium. Viruses are typically considered nonliving, while a bacterium is a living organism. A bacterium can reproduce by itself, while a virus needs a host in order to replicate. A bacteriophage is much smaller and the term means bacteria eater.
