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Lactobacteriaceae

Lactobacteriaceae

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A family of bacteria that turn sugars into lactic acid and include types that help make yogurt or cause disease
  • noun
  • /ˌlæktəˌbɛrɪˈeɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Lactobacteriaceae family is essential for yogurt production.

Examples

  • Some Lactobacteriaceae are beneficial probiotics, while others can cause disease.

  • The Lactobacteriaceae family includes bacteria important for food fermentation.

  • Researchers study Lactobacteriaceae to understand their roles in human health.

  • Many products contain Lactobacteriaceae for their health benefits.

  • Researchers study Lactobacteriaceae to understand their roles in human health.

  • Some Lactobacteriaceae are beneficial probiotics, while others can cause disease.

  • The Lactobacteriaceae family includes bacteria important for food fermentation.

Surface Forms

Lactobacteriaceae singular
Lactobacteriaceas singular

Morphology

Lactobacteriaceae = bacteria (opaque) = lacto + bacteri + aceae

The term is derived from scientific Latin, with 'lacto' indicating lactic acid production, but this is not transparent to an average learner.

Etymology

Lactobacteriaceae breaks into parts: lacto- meaning 'milk', bacteri- meaning 'bacteria', and -aceae which marks a family. So, they are the 'milk bacteria family': bacteria that often change milk into lactic acid and help make yogurt and cheese, though some can also cause disease.