The formation of specialized cell types during growth is called cell differentiation. This process involves cells becoming more specialized and taking on specific functions within an organism as they mature.
Heterocysts are specialized cells found in some cyanobacteria that are responsible for nitrogen fixation, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by the cell. This process is essential for the growth and survival of the cyanobacteria, as nitrogen is a critical component of proteins and nucleic acids.
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the potential to develop into different cell types in the body.
Nitrogen fixation is believed to take place within heterocysts of the Nostoc cell. Heterocysts are specialized cells in some cyanobacteria that are responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by the cell.
Yes. They have a thick gelatinous cell wall. I think, due to this, they do not participate in quorum sensing like many other bacteria that are colonial. ( do not quote me here; I am an ethologist, not a microbiologist )
A heterocyst in cyanobacteria is a specialized cell that helps in nitrogen fixation, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by the organism for growth and metabolism.
Photosynthesis in cyanobacteria occurs in specialized structures called thylakoids, which are membrane-bound compartments within the cell where the photosynthetic reactions take place.
Cyanobacteria, or cyanophyta.
An akinete is a thick-walled dominant cell found in cyanobacteria and green algae.
The formation of specialized cell types during growth is called cell differentiation. This process involves cells becoming more specialized and taking on specific functions within an organism as they mature.
Heterocysts are specialized cells found in some cyanobacteria that are responsible for nitrogen fixation, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by the cell. This process is essential for the growth and survival of the cyanobacteria, as nitrogen is a critical component of proteins and nucleic acids.
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Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the potential to develop into different cell types in the body.
A progenitor cell is a partly specialized cell that is the daughter of a stem cell. Progenitor cells have a more limited differentiation potential compared to stem cells and are committed to differentiating into specific cell types.
Nitrogen fixation is believed to take place within heterocysts of the Nostoc cell. Heterocysts are specialized cells in some cyanobacteria that are responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by the cell.
Yes. They have a thick gelatinous cell wall. I think, due to this, they do not participate in quorum sensing like many other bacteria that are colonial. ( do not quote me here; I am an ethologist, not a microbiologist )
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