What is the structure of a bacterial cell and how are they different from other microorganisms?
• They are are classified as part of the Kingdom Monera. • They are living procaryotic cells that lack a defined nucleus to hold its DNA. • Bacterial ribosomes are generally smaller. • They lack the organelles of eucaryotes (e.g. Golgi apparatus, mitochrondia, etc.) • They lack the complexity of tissue differentiation. • Most bacteria are smaller than other eucaryotic microorganisms. • They reproduce by binary fission.
