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Explain the structure of a typical bacillus. |
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Answer» A bacterium is a prokaryotic cell has an outer most layer called cell wall and an inner cell membrane called plasma membrane. Plasma membrane encloses cytoplasm which contain genetic material of a bacterium is not enclosed by a nuclear membrane. There is a layer external to the cell wall called the capsule the capsule will be more thicker if it is pathogenic (disease causing bacteria). In addition the bacterial cells have flagella which help in movement. |
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