Antibiotic destroying a bacterium
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Antibiotic destroying a bacterium
Antibiotic action on bacterium. Illustration of an antibiotic drug acting on a bacterium, causing it to burst (lysis) and lose its DNA. The rod- shaped bacterial cell is coloured blue; the cell wall has lost its shape due to damage by the drug. Inside the cell is the nuclear envelope (purple structure). This has also ruptured due to drug action, causing the chromosome material (purple strands) containing DNA to burst from the cell. The uncoiling of the DNA prevents the bacterium from dividing before it dies. Antibiotic drugs are used to treat bacterial infections. Penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics destroy bacterial cells in this way
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Media ID 6293335
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Action Anti Biotic Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Lysis Micro Organisms Microbe Microbes Of Bacteria Micro Biology
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the powerful action of an antibiotic on a bacterium, revealing the intricate details of this microscopic battle. The blue-colored rod-shaped bacterial cell stands as a symbol of life, now under attack by the relentless force of modern medicine. As we delve deeper into this image, we witness the destructive effects caused by the drug. The once sturdy cell wall has lost its shape, bearing visible signs of damage inflicted by the antibiotic. Inside this fragile structure lies the nuclear envelope, depicted in a striking shade of purple. However, it too has succumbed to rupture due to the potent drug's action. Bursting forth from within are strands of chromosome material containing vital DNA information. Intriguingly, these purple strands uncoil and intertwine chaotically as they escape their confinements. This dramatic uncoiling prevents further division and growth for this bacterium before its inevitable demise. Antibiotic drugs like penicillin and cephalosporins play a crucial role in our fight against bacterial infections. They act as warriors on our behalf, targeting bacteria with precision and efficiency until they burst open or lyse completely. Through this remarkable artwork captured by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into both the beauty and destruction that takes place at such minuscule levels within our bodies – reminding us just how extraordinary science can be in combating microbial foes.
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