We Know That That There Are Over 50 Major Phyla

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Essay

We know that that there are over 50 major phyla in Bacteria; however, only about 25 of these phyla have cultured representatives. Why is this? How are scientists attempting to culture representative from the 25 phyla that do not currently have any organisms in culture?

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Definitions:

Primary Response

Immune response that occurs as a result of the first exposure to an antigen.

Plasma Cells

Specialized white blood cells that produce large volumes of antibodies, which are critical for the immune response to infection.

B-cells

Immune cells that produce antibodies and are an essential part of the adaptive immune response.

Antibodies

Proteins generated by the immune system that recognize and bind to specific foreign particles, such as bacteria and viruses, to help protect the body against infections.