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Most bacteria evolve quickly (in relation to mammalian evolution) because their reproductive cycle is much shorter than "higher" life forms.

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How quickly does salt eliminate bacteria?

Salt can eliminate bacteria relatively quickly by causing dehydration and disrupting their cell membranes. The exact speed at which salt eliminates bacteria can vary depending on factors such as the concentration of salt, the type of bacteria, and environmental conditions.


In ideal conditions how long does it take for bacteria to multiply?

Bacteria can multiply quickly under ideal conditions, with some species able to double their population every 20 minutes. This means that in just a few hours, a single bacterium could give rise to millions of offspring.


Does bacteria grow quickly?

Epulopiscium fishelsoni, which reaches length of 0.7 mm. This is the size of many small insects and crustaceans. You can see this bacteria with the unaided eye. This species is the largest bacterial species ever found, living in the gut of most surgeonfish species, and was discovered in 1985. First, scientists could not determine what was the odd organism. In 2002, Ester Angert, biologists at the Cornell University (US) proved that the organism was a bacterium, but with very special particularities. Its wrong.The largest bacteria is Thiomargarita namibiensis.It reaches a size upto 1.2 mm.As described above Epulopiscium fishelsoni is the second largest bacteria. The following information above is false. that was thaught to be right until 1999 when of of Namibia, Africa there was a bacteria found which is about 500 microns long or .02 inches long.


Why don't bacteria have a nucleus?

Bacteria do not have a nucleus because they are prokaryotic cells, which means they lack a membrane-bound nucleus. Instead, their genetic material is found in a region called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane. This simpler structure allows bacteria to replicate and adapt quickly to changing environments.


Why is bacterial classification so difficult?

Bacterial classification is difficult because bacteria are small, reproduce quickly, and have genetic variability. Additionally, traditional classification methods based on shape and staining properties may not be sufficient to accurately categorize all bacterial species. The advent of molecular techniques has revealed the complexity of bacterial diversity, leading to continuous revisions in bacterial taxonomy.

Related Questions

Why is there so much bacteria?

We have a lot of the different types of bacteria which are required for different things and they all reproduce quickly.


Why do leaves rot so quickly in the rainforests?

Leaves rot very quickly in the rainforest because bacteria thrive here. Bacteria are responsible for decomposing organic material in the environment.


What created in opportunity for mammals in the Cenozoic era?

the extinction of dinosaurs created an opportunity for mammals. Another thing that created an opportunity for mammals in the Cenozoic Era was the fact that they evolved so quickly because they had no limiting factors.


Why do strawberries mold quickly?

because bacteria love sweet things and strawberrys are sweet that's why they mould quickly!!! 4rm wiki i know


What created an opportunity for mammal's in the Cenozoic era?

the extinction of dinosaurs created an opportunity for mammals. Another thing that created an opportunity for mammals in the Cenozoic Era was the fact that they evolved so quickly because they had no limiting factors.


Why is motility medium semi-solid?

Because it does not inhibit bacteria form "swimming" through the medium.


What activity can bacteria do very quickly?

reproduce


What aspect of bacteria recombinant dna technology effective?

Bacteria reproduce very quickly.


Why is bacteria the effects of natural selection are generally seen most quickly in the organism?

Bacteria is the answer


What is the estimated amount of time required for morphological and genetic changes to produce a new species?

That would depend on the complexity of the species undergoing selection pressure and the type of environmental selection pressure. In other words, impossible to say except in retrospect. Bacteria; very quickly, advanced mammals; ( humans, for instance ) very slowly. Though I did read an article today about the rapid evolution of Tibetans to low oxygen environments. Less than 3000 years.


How might the mass extinction of dinosaurs enable many new species of mammals to develop?

Mammals no longer succumbed to carnivorous dinosaurs as prey and they no longer had to compete with dinosaurs for common food/resources.


How quickly does salt eliminate bacteria?

Salt can eliminate bacteria relatively quickly by causing dehydration and disrupting their cell membranes. The exact speed at which salt eliminates bacteria can vary depending on factors such as the concentration of salt, the type of bacteria, and environmental conditions.