2006-09-28 06:28:05 · 5 answers · asked by Helena S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
depends on the specific bacteria.
it's on the micron scale, typically.
ie C. perfringens is 3-5 microns wide and 7-10 long. E. coli is a little smaller. Thiomagerita something or other is quite larger, and almost visible to the naked eye. That's an exception though, typically they're in the single digit microns for length and width, depending on shape.
2006-09-28 07:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by John V 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the size of a prokaryotic cell varies but the general rule should be that the cell has be efficient to function there for the surface area of the cell schould be bigger that the volume of the cell so assuming the cell is spherical then (4)(pi)(r^2)> (4/3)(pi)(r^3)
2006-09-28 06:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by confused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aabout 1-2µm in diameter and 10 µm long
2006-09-28 06:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by pizza1512 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are minute, usually only 0.5-5.0 μm in their longest dimension, although giant bacteria like Thiomargarita namibiensis and Epulopiscium fishelsoni may grow past 0.5 mm in size.
2006-09-28 07:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by Chapadmalal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very very small
2006-09-28 06:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋