Transformation of T DNA
Agrobacterium mediated t-DNA transfer is widely used as a tool in biotechnology. In genetic engineering the tumour promoting …
Protection of DNA Fragments
Protection of DNA Fragments Donor genetic sequences, either genomic or cDNA, must be protected from degradation and transported …
Proteus species
Proteus species are Gram-negative aerobic bacteria. Their scale is between 0.4 and 0.8 μm in diameter and between …
Bioremediation: Definition, Types, Advantages, Limitations
Bioremediation Introduction Bioremediation is characterized as the process where, under regulated conditions, organic waste is biologically degraded to …
General Account on Mycoplasma
General Account on Mycoplasma Introduction In living organisms, some diseases are caused by Mycoplasma, a very small microorganism. …
Similarities and Dissimilarities between Bacteria and Cyanobacteria
Similarities and Dissimilarities between Bacteria and Cyanobacteria We …
Bacterial Growth Curve
Bacterial Growth Curve The bacterial growth is measured by the increase in population, either by measuring the increase …
XENOBIOTIC METABOLISM AND TOXICITY
XENOBIOTIC METABOLISM AND TOXICITY WHY XENOBIOTIC METABOLISM IS REQUIRED? Essential to excrete the accumulation of toxic compounds (xenobiotics) …
CRISPR/Cas System in Bacteria
The genome of about 50% of bacterial species and up to 90% of archaebacteria harbors the unique genetic …
Submandibular & Sublingual Gland
Salivary Gland In the submandibular area or the floor of the mouth, two of the three main salivary …
QUORUM SENSING IN GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA
QUORUM SENSING IN GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA Four common characteristics found in almost all known gram-negative QS systems have been …
Role of Microorganisms and Plants in Biological Treatment of Industrial Wastewater
Role of Microorganisms and Plants in Biological Treatment of Industrial Wastewater Different pollutants are present in the waste …