- Is one of the domains and kingdom is eubacteria
- Bacteria are relatively simple, single-celled organisms.
- They are prokaryotes because their genetic material is not enclosed in a special nuclear membrane.
- They're prokaryotes and bacteria cells appear in several shapes: Bacillus (rod-like), coccus (spherical or ovoid), and spiral (corkscrew or curved).
- Individual bacteria form pairs, chains, clusters, or other grouping.
- Bacteria are enclosed in cell walls that are composed of a carbohydrate and protein complex called peptidoglycan.
- They swim by using moving appendages called flagella.
- Food is gained through photosynthesis.
- Bacteria is found everywhere! Air, soil, objects, etc.
- Examples: Stretococcus and Escherochia Coli