Introduction to Bacteria
MCB 121: Introduction to
Microbiology I
Dr A. O. Adekanmbi
Department of Microbiology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
, BACTERIA
Bacteria - small one celled microorganisms
They are ubiquitous (found everywhere)
They are found almost everywhere:
-water -air
-soil -food
-skin -inside the body
-on most objects
2
, BACTERIA
They belong to the kingdom MONERA.
They are called prokaryotes because they
do not have membrane-bound organelles.
Characterized by simple structures.
Play important roles in the environment,
food industry and disease emergence. 3
MCB 121: Introduction to
Microbiology I
Dr A. O. Adekanmbi
Department of Microbiology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
, BACTERIA
Bacteria - small one celled microorganisms
They are ubiquitous (found everywhere)
They are found almost everywhere:
-water -air
-soil -food
-skin -inside the body
-on most objects
2
, BACTERIA
They belong to the kingdom MONERA.
They are called prokaryotes because they
do not have membrane-bound organelles.
Characterized by simple structures.
Play important roles in the environment,
food industry and disease emergence. 3
