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Some bacteria have an additional layer outside of the cell wall called the glycocalyx. This coating of macromolecules protects the cell and helps it adhere to surfaces.

Flu vaccines are disease-preventing preparations that stimulate mammalian immune systems to remember, respond, and destroy the same flu pathogens encountered naturally.

Dental caries or cavities are caused by acidic metabolites produced by bacteria that normally inhabit the mouth, where they feed on carbohydrates.

Selective media inhibit the growth of certain microbes, providing general information regarding the bacteria that are able to grow on these specialized types of agar.

In microbiology, there are many different techniques used to identify microbes. Differential media typically provide general information regarding identity.

Use nitrogen fixing plants like clover, alfalfa, hairy vetch and winter rye to add nutrients to the home garden.