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Cell Structure and Function in Microbiology

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Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells

Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements

Overview of Prokaryotic Cell Structure

Cell Envelope & Biological Membranes

Introduction to Bacterial Cell Walls

Gram-Positive Cell Walls

Gram-Negative Cell Walls

Gram-Positive vs. Gram-Negative Cell Walls

The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers

Introduction to Biofilms

Pili

Fimbriae & Hami

Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella

Prokaryotic Flagellar Structure

Prokaryotic Flagellar Movement

Proton Motive Force Drives Flagellar Motility

Chemotaxis

Review of Prokaryotic Surface Structures

Cell Inclusions

Endospores

Sporulation

Germination

Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes

Concentration Gradients and Diffusion

Introduction to Membrane Transport

Passive vs. Active Transport

Osmosis

Simple and Facilitated Diffusion

Active Transport

Prokaryotic Ribosomes