Bacteria (Updated)

Let the Amoeba Sisters introduce you to bacteria! This video explains bacterial structure, reproduction, and how not all bacteria are "bad!" Video also briefly mentions endospores, plasmids, and bacteria transformation.

Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
0:51 Misconceptions about bacteria
1:55 Many bacteria are helpful
2:42 Harmful bacteria
2:51 Antibiotics
3:24 Characteristics of bacteria
4:42 Bacterial reproduction
5:06 Conjugation and Antibiotic Resistance
5:49 Bacterial Transformation
6:10 Endospores
6:35 Extremophiles

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Further Reading Suggestions:
-We only introduce the concept of a plasmid. Learn more about plasmids from Addgene, a nonprofit plasmid repository:

-Check out how some ways genetically modified bacteria can be useful!

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TRANSLATIONS:
Hindi Subtitles Credit: Alisha Aggarwal

[unclephil]

Here are 10 facts for the people doing this for school work. Like so it can be a top comment to help others.
1. They’re everywhere.
2. Colonize skin
3. Colonize digestive system
4. Not all bacteria are bad
5 They can be eco-friendly
6 Some benefit organisms
7 Help break down food
8 Are in the food we eat daily
9 An important role as decomposers
10 Help fix nitrogen that plants need
Like so others can see this. Your welcome.

[selamatesfamariam]

Bacteria are on your phone, learning more about themselves with you.

[Durio_zibethinus]

My condolence for Sergeant Stegosaurus

[ShockFist]

I just wanna say, I've been panicking all day due to my biology exam in a couple hours, the last biology one for this year, and where I really need the marks.
Just sitting here going over notes, before I head out, and listening to you going over different subjects has actually relaxed me a ton, so cheers for that!
Have a great day!

[thomashealey]

Rest In Peace Sgt. Stegosaurus, you will be remembered for your many years of service in the bathtub theatre.

[anarcho-doodles]

"they colonize your skin"


*shows British bacteria*

[vondahoffman]

Who else is here because their teacher assigned this on google classroom
⬇️

[legojjang]

I love your way of teaching science! It’s so fun and entertaining!

[sarahkearney]

I am a sophomore in highschool and I watch your videos for my Biology class. whenever I'm in class and my teacher asks something about the video I always know what to say! Your videos make it so much easier for me! Thanks!

[charlesrogan]

My hobby is finding the @AmoebaSisters in every frame of your videos

[MarkCui]

I love the way you teach science! It’s so fun and entertaining!

[sam]

No one:
I said no one:
I literally said no one:





Petunia: *Tea?*

[rourouxiao]

R.I.P., Sergeant Stegosaurus. We will never forget your service in the bathtub.

[mixer.trpickz]

Watched this in my pre med class now I’m hooked on this channel

[_.Ramazan._]

7:15 petunia: “Your service is not required.”
Vampire bacteria: “SON OF A—“

[ajf]

I just like the Art on this video it’s amazing!

[Moojingles_]

RIP Sergeant Stegosaurus, he will be missed.

[yewsengsim]

Most bacteria are useful; they can give proteins, stop sickness and reduces growth of bacteria.

[kaylenad.]

thank u for doing this right when i start microbiology

[averge]

Bacteria in your immune system:
“Fight bacteria with bacteria!”