Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Protoblastic

👉 Protoblastic is a term used in the field of microbiology, specifically within the context of bacterial and archaeal cells. It refers to certain types of bacteria that are characterized by their ability to form a spherical or elongated shape when placed on a microscope slide. This characteristic is often referred to as "protoblastic" because it resembles a protoplast, which is a type of cell in plant cells. Protoblastic cells are essential for the growth and survival of many types of bacteria,

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