THE STRUCTURE, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, AND SIZE OF A BACTERIAL CELL
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This topic discusses the structure, chemical composition, and size of bacterial cells. It explains the main components of a bacterial cell, including the cell wall, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, nucleoid region, and various external structures such as flagella and pili. The chemical composition of bacterial cells—mainly proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids—is analyzed to show how these molecules contribute to cell function and survival. Additionally, the topic covers the microscopic size of bacteria and the methods used to measure them. Understanding the structure and composition of bacterial cells is essential for studying their physiology, classification, and role in various biological and industrial processes.
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