bacteria

Meanings

• noun

  Microorganisms that consist of a single cell, have no nucleus, and reproduce independently. They are abundant in nature and play crucial roles in various biological processes.

  - "Bacteria play a key role in breaking down organic matter in soil."
  - "Antibiotics are used to kill harmful bacteria in the body."

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Pronunciation

1. /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/
   
   
   
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2. /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of bacteria that leads to same result
bacteria , bacterias , bacterium , nitrifying bacteria , flesh-eating bacteria , flesh-eating bacterium

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'baktērion', meaning 'sower' or 'planting staff', possibly due to the belief that bacteria could 'sow' diseases.

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Trivia

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1. There are over 1 trillion bacteria in the human body.

2. Bacteria were first observed under a microscope in 1676 by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microorganisms: Bacteria are a type of microorganism, which are unicellular organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

2. Antibiotics: Antibiotics are drugs that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are commonly used to treat infections.

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Culture

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Bacteria have been studied extensively in various fields, including medicine, biology, and agriculture. They have been depicted in literature and art, such as in the works of Louis Pasteur and Alexander Fleming.

How to Memorize "bacteria"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a single-celled organism, too small to be seen with the naked eye, reproducing independently.

2. associate
   

   - Associate bacteria with microscopes and petri dishes.
   - Think of bacteria as the cause of various infections.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B: Bacteria are tiny organisms.
   - A: Always associated with infections.
   - C: Can't be seen with the naked eye.
   - T: They reproduce independently.

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