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What effect does heat fixing have on bacterial cell size?
Heat fixing causes bacterial cells to shrink in size and become distorted due to the denaturation of proteins and dehydration of the cell. This allows the cells to adhere to the slide and maintain their shape during staining and observation under the microscope.
Which metric unit when reporting a size of single bacterial cell?
The metric unit typically used when reporting the size of a single bacterial cell is micrometers (µm). It is a commonly used unit to measure microscopic objects like bacteria due to their small size.
Does diffusion effect cell size?
Yes
What effect does cell size have on a cell ability to efficiently carry out it activities?
Dna overload
True or false viruses are smaller than bacterial cells?
True. Viruses are smaller than bacterial cells. Bacterial cells are living organisms and are much larger in size compared to viruses, which are non-living particles that require a host cell to replicate.
How are bacterial cells different from animal cells?
A bacteria cell differs structurally from plant and animal cells because of its small size. A bacteria cell has flagella outside of the cell to help it move. A bacteria cell does not contain organelles. Only the chromosome and sometimes ribosomes are visible in a bacteria cell.
What effect does the character of the staining solution have on the bacterial size?
The character of the staining solution can significantly affect the perceived size of bacteria. Different stains may interact with bacterial cell walls and membranes differently, potentially causing them to swell or shrink, which alters their apparent size under a microscope. Additionally, some staining solutions may enhance contrast and visibility, making it easier to discern the actual size and shape of the bacteria. However, it's important to note that the true size of the bacteria remains unchanged; the staining process may only affect their appearance.
What is the difference between a bacterial cell and a onion peel cell?
Bacteria cells are prokaryote, that is they have a lose gathering of genetic material and few organelles, ribosomes being the most of that. Cell walls. Onion cells are plant cells that are eukaryote. They have membrane bound organelles and a membrane bound nucleus for the genetic material. Like bacteria, plants have a cell wall.
Name one part of a plant cell that is also found in bacterial cell?
One part of a plant cell that is also found in bacterial cells is the ribosome. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in both types of cells, although they differ slightly in size and structure. In both plant and bacterial cells, ribosomes serve as the site where messenger RNA (mRNA) is translated into proteins, which are essential for various cellular functions.
How big is a bacteria compared to a human cell?
Bacteria are generally smaller in size compared to human cells. The average size of a bacterium is around 1-5 micrometers (µm), while the average size of a human cell can range from 10-30 micrometers.
Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell?
It is a Prokaryote cell, while a bacterial cell does have a cell wall and a cell membrane, it lacks a nucleus. Organisms that lack a nucleus are called Prokaryote cells.
What is the size of a typical bacterial cell?
normal bacteria range from 0.1-10 micrometers. An e. coli for example is approximately 2 micrometers long and 0.5 micrometers thick.
