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Host invasion by microorganisms (view source)
Revision as of 09:54, 22 August 2008
, 09:54, 22 August 2008→Structure
*Capsule
*Capsule
*Cellular components: membrane, cell sap containing enzymes, genetic material, cell wall
*Cellular components: membrane, cell sap containing enzymes, genetic material, cell wall
Some bacteria also produce toxins:
*'''Endotoxogenic''': cell wall degradation products (lipopolysaccharide) released into the blood stream, causing toxic shock
*'''Exotoxogenic''': bacteria produce and secrete toxin (such as tetanus and botulism)
==Replication==
==Replication==