Microbiology

Despite being in the same category of prokaryotes, archaea and bacteria show variances in their genetic makeup, as the metabolic pathways, and other enzymes, genes possessed by the archaea closely resembles eukaryotes rather bacteria. Simple, microscopic, ambiguous microorganisms mark their presence universally, whether its deep in water, high temperature, soil or any … [Read more...] about Difference Between Archaea and Bacteria

Staphylococcus is the group of Gram-positive bacteria that divides in variable directions (multiple axes) and forms the assembly or clusters (grape like). They are round shape and responsible for causing the multitude of diseases. On the counterpart Streptococcus are also Gram-positive bacteria, present in respiratory tract and mouth. They are responsible for causing rheumatic … [Read more...] about Difference Between Staphylococcus and Streptococcus

Metabolism involves a whole set of biochemical reactions constantly occurring inside a living body to keep it alive and active. The metabolites are the intermediate compounds or end products generated as a result of these metabolic transformations. We can categorise the metabolites in two parts based on their origin and function- Primary and Secondary metabolites. The … [Read more...] about Difference Between Primary Metabolites and Secondary Metabolites

The gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet and stain purple, while the Gram-negative bacteria lose the crystal violet and stain red from the safranin counterstain. So by Gram-staining technique and the color they retain is crystal violet or not describes the features of the bacteria, as well they are characterized as positive or negative. The word 'gram-staining' … [Read more...] about Difference Between Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria

Aerobic denotes the term 'in the presence of oxygen' while the word anaerobic denotes the 'absence of oxygen'. So the respiration which occurs in the presence of oxygen is called as aerobic respiration, on the other hand, respiration occurring in the absence of oxygen is known anaerobic respiration. So accordingly the chemical reaction involving the breakdown of the nutrient … [Read more...] about Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration