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Some bacteria have a whip-like tail called aflagellum. This structure is essential for locomotion, or motility.
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∙ 12y agoThis appendage is called the flagellum. It is also referred to as the "tail" of bacteria.
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∙ 8y agoA long whiplike structure that some bacteria and other single cells use for propelling themselves is called a, "Flagellum" In plural the word is, "Flagella".
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∙ 7y agoFlagella, Flagellum for a singular one.
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∙ 11y agoThose are called flagella
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∙ 11y agoflagella
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∙ 7y agoA flagella.
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∙ 12y agoFlagella
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Do all bacteria have flagellum?
No. Only some bacteria have a flagellum.
What is phylum zoomastigina?
* Called Zooflagellates because have one or more whiplike flagella to move * Flagella made of bundles of microtubules * May be freshwater or marine * Some are parasites such as Trypanosoma that destroy red blood cells & causes fatal African sleeping sickness * Trichonympha lives symbiotically inside termites & digests cellulose
Determine how some viruses might be helpful?
they can be made into vaccines against themselves. Additionally, virsuses that attack bacteria, called bacteriophages, may someday be used to treat bacteria infections. There has also be research into using viruses to kill harmful insects.
Is there a life that doesn't need oxygen?
Yes. There are organisms called anaerobic bacteria which do not need oxygen. To some organisms, called obligate anaerobes, oxygen is actually toxic. The first living things on Earth were obligate anaerobes.
Are bacteria autotrophs or heterotrophs?
Both types of bacteria exist. Some are autotrophic while others are heterotrophic. Most autotrophic bacteria can synthesize their food from substances like hydrogen sulphide. This process is called chemosynthesis and involves the use of chemical substances for the production of energy. Heterotrophic bacteria, in contrast, cannot synthesize their own energy and must consume organic matter for energy. These include decomposing bacteria, or other groups of bacteria that may be symbiotic of parasitic in nature.
Do bacterias have whiplike tails?
Some bacteria have a tail called a flagellum, but many do not.
Is pilus a virus?
No. It is a hairlike appendage on some bacteria.
What is a tubular appendage found on some bacteria that allows transfer of DNA between bacterial cells?
it is called a sex pilus
A long thin whiplike structures with a core of microtubules that enable some cells to move is known as?
Flagella
Is there bacteria on bacteria?
There are no bacteria on other bacteria. Some bacteria do attack other bacteria by piercing their cell wall and injecting proteins.Viruses can attack bacteria. They are called bacteriophages.
What is a word for bacteria?
Bacteria, by definition, is single-celled. Some bacteria, however, contains organelles and some doesn't. Bacteria without organelles is called prokaryotic, whereas bacteria with organelles is eukaryotic.
Do Bacteria breath oxygen?
Bacteria do not breathe in the sense that we do, but many do require oxygen. These are called aerobic bacteria. Some bacteria will use oxygen if it is present, but can function without it. These are called facultative anaerobes. Still other bacteria will die if exposed to oxygen. These are called obligate anaerobes.
Chemicals that interfere with the life processes of bacteria are called?
These agents are called antibiotics.
What is the process in which some white cells destroy bacteria?
It is called phagocytosis. Putting it simply, these white cells "eat" the bacteria.
What is the process called in which organisms are responsible of producing nitrogen compounds?
It is called Nitrification. Some bacteria and lightning does that
What cover the outside of all prokaryotes?
Along the surface of some bacteria are structures called pili that help bacteria adhere to surfaces
What are heat resistant structures in bacteria?
Bacteria form heat-resistant structures called endosporeswhen under some sort of stress.
