Oftentimes, you might only know if something is wrong with your heart if you undergo an ECG test. However, certain conditions such as atrial... View Article
One of the most common exercises to strengthen the lungs include: Standing in an upright position and inhaling until the lungs fill to capacity.... View Article
Most nitrogen is removed from the atmosphere by nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Moreover, a small amount of nitrogen is also fixed by lightning.... View Article
Most bacteria have ATP synthase. This is an important protein that is responsible for catalyzing the formation of energy storage molecule ATP... View Article
Conditions that are required for bacterial growth includes: Moisture Ideal temperatures Oxygen (or lack of) Nutrient source Space to grow... View Article
Conditions that are required for bacterial growth includes: Ideal temperatures Moisture Oxygen (or lack of) Nutrient source Space to grow... View Article
Gastric juice consists of a potent acid called hydrochloric acid and digestive enzyme called pepsin. This can kill most bacteria as well as other... View Article
The process of fermentation produces either acids or alcohols - both of which have a denaturing and dehydrating nature. Hence, all but the... View Article
Generally, bacteria do not prefer acidic environments, hence, the more acidic the urine, the lower is the likelihood of bacteria growing in the... View Article
Many bacteria do not have cytochrome C. However, it is not completely absent from bacteria. Main Article: Bacteria - Definition, Structure &... View Article
Also called endolysin, lysine are hydrolytic enzymes which have the ability to cleave the cell wall of the host. It commonly is produced by... View Article
Urine is not a sterile substance as it contains bacteria, even in healthy individuals. However, the bladder naturally contains a small amount of... View Article
There is currently no conclusive answer to this question, however, gene sequences suggest that bacteria came before archaea. Main Article:... View Article
Bacterial flagella can propel by pushing, pulling as well as coiling around the body and enabling propagation in a screw-like fashion. Main... View Article
Bacteria do not have cilia. Moreover, cilia are not found in prokaryotes. Main Article: Bacteria - Definition, Structure & Classification... View Article
Most bacteria, unlike eukaryotic organisms, do not require oxygen to grow. Such bacteria are called anaerobic bacteria. The bacteria that use... View Article
Aerobic bacteria, as the name suggests, require oxygen to make energy and grow (obligate aerobes). However, some aerobic bacteria can grow in the... View Article