Chapter 11, Problem 1TMW

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason that the binary fission produces chains of cocci in some species but clusters of cocci in other species.

Introduction:

Any living organisms that are not visible by naked eyes are said to be microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. These organisms are able to cause disease in a host cell. They are classified under two categories: prokaryotic organisms and eukaryotic organisms. These microorganisms are of different shapes based on which they are divided further.