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Probably the most obvious difference between cyanobacteria and the bacteria living in your mouth is the green color of cyanobacteria, pointing to probably the most important thing they can do that human oral bacteria cannot, and that is photosynthesis. Cyanobacteria have their characteristic color because of the chlorophyll pigment which allows them to convert light energy into food. Cyanobacteria can also form long filaments and sheets, which is something mouth bacteria cannot do. Cyanobacteria also produce toxins that are deadly to humans, something that oral bacteria obviously do not do, although recent research indicates that certain oral bacteria may help in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, leading to possible Heart disease, so they may be dangerous to humans (besides tooth decay) for other reasons.
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What enzyme in your mouth breaks down bacteria?
Depending on what the bacteria has on their cellular wall, you aren't going to destroy it with your enzyme. Most bacteria are probably killed by other bacteria living in the mouth ecosystem.
How are cyanobacteria different from other bacteria?
A cyanobacteria obtains its energy from photosynthesis and bacteria can get energy from almost anything. Bacteria can survive in soil, water, hot springs, waste, and in the Earth's crust and cyanobacteria cannot.
What is cyanobacteria is now classified as?
Cyanobacteria are now classified as part of the domain Bacteria. They are prokaryotic organisms that are capable of performing photosynthesis like plants and algae.
Is Bacteria living in your mouth are in what relation with human?
Yes. There are billions of different bacteria living inside your mouth. About 100,000 per tooth and millions on your tongue. The only way to get rid of harmful bacteria is wash your mouth daily and brush your teeth 3 times a day. Many of the bacteria is harmful that lives in your mouth so be careful what you put inside it because then it could multiply!
Which of the following is NOT a major branch of domain Bacteria A. eubacteria B. cyanobacteria?
Cyanobacteria is not a major branch of domain Bacteria. Eubacteria, on the other hand, is a major branch and includes many different types of bacteria. Cyanobacteria is a specific group of photosynthetic bacteria within the domain Bacteria.
Names for bacteria that live in water?
Some common names for bacteria that live in water include cyanobacteria, heterotrophic bacteria, and nitrifying bacteria. These bacteria play essential roles in the aquatic ecosystem by participating in nutrient cycling, decomposition, and overall water quality maintenance.
How are cyanobacteria different from most bacteria?
Cyanobacteria can undergo photosynthesis.
Is lactic acid eubacteria cyanobacteria or nitrogen fixing bacteria?
cyanobacteria
What kingdom are stromalitic cyanobacteria in?
They are bacteria.
What is the classification of cyanobacteria?
Cyanobacteria is the phylum of bacteria. Often called blue-green algae, it belongs to the bacteria domain and the eubacteria kingdom.
What enzyme in your mouth breaks down bacteria?
Depending on what the bacteria has on their cellular wall, you aren't going to destroy it with your enzyme. Most bacteria are probably killed by other bacteria living in the mouth ecosystem.
What kind of organism is Cyanobacteria?
Cyanobacteria is a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis.
Is cyanobacteria classified as gram negative?
Yes, cyanobacteria are classified as gram negative bacteria.
What kingdom does cyanobacteria belongs to?
"Bacteria" refers to a whole domain of organisms, which is a classificational level above kingdom. The domain is called "Bacteria", and it contains several kingdoms of bacteria. Cyanobacteria are their own kingdom, generally called "Cyanobacteria" which is part of Archaebacteria.
Why are gram-positive bacteria and cyanobacteria classified together in the kingdom eubacteria?
Gram positive bacteria and cyanobacteria have no nuclei; also, they predate eukaryotes.
How are cyanobacteria different from other bacteria?
A cyanobacteria obtains its energy from photosynthesis and bacteria can get energy from almost anything. Bacteria can survive in soil, water, hot springs, waste, and in the Earth's crust and cyanobacteria cannot.
What is the gram test for cyanobacteria?
Cyanobacteria refers to a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis. The gram test for cyanobacteria is negative.
