Monday, November 21, 2011

How do bacteria get their food, and how do they digest it?

EXTRACELLULAR DIGESTION


Bacteria ( and fungi) consume food by excreting enzymes that digest the food material outside of the bacteria. The result is small(ish) molecule ( compared to the original fod material) that can be absorbed into the bacteria thru the cell wall and membrane ( no mouth!)

How do bacteria get their food, and how do they digest it?
the lysosomes contain destructive enzymes which break down food.
Reply:Bacteria aborb food and it is digested with enzymes.

ivy

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