False-colour TEM of Mycoplasma sp
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False-colour TEM of Mycoplasma sp
False colour transmission electron micrograph of Mycoplasma sp. (red particles) at the surface of an animal cell (yellow). Micoplasmas are the simplest living cells known; their DNA codes for 750 proteins considered to be the minimum for independent life. They are the smallest cellular organism known with a diameter of 0.3-0.9 microns. Some species such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae are serious pathogens, causing a pneumonia-like infection in humans. Micoplasmas differ from bacteria in that they lack a true cell wall. Reproduction is by binary fission. The brown line through the image is the boundary of the cells nucleus. Magnification x6750 at 35mm size
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Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Electron Micrograph Micro Organisms Microbe Microbes Mycoplasmas Transmission False Coloured Micro Biology
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This print showcases a false-colour transmission electron micrograph of Mycoplasma sp, revealing the intricate world of these remarkable organisms. The image portrays red particles representing Mycoplasma sp, delicately positioned on the surface of a vibrant yellow animal cell. Mycoplasmas hold the distinction of being the simplest living cells known to science, with their DNA encoding a mere 750 proteins necessary for independent life. Measuring an astonishingly minuscule diameter ranging from 0.3 to 0.9 microns, they are recognized as the tiniest cellular organisms ever discovered. While some species like Mycoplasma pneumoniae can pose serious health threats by causing pneumonia-like infections in humans, what sets mycoplasmas apart from bacteria is their lack of a true cell wall. Instead, they rely on binary fission for reproduction. The brown line traversing through this mesmerizing image represents the boundary of the cell's nucleus – an essential component for its functionality and survival. With a magnification level set at x6750 and captured at a size equivalent to 35mm, this photograph offers us an extraordinary glimpse into the hidden realm where microbes thrive and interact within our bodies. Science Photo Library has once again provided us with an awe-inspiring visual representation that merges artistry with scientific discovery—a testament to their commitment in unraveling nature's mysteries through breathtaking imagery.
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