Bacterial Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
Give an example of a slightly curved rod bacteria
A
Vibrio
Gram -ve
Over 34 diff species
2
Q
What colour is the stain of a gram -ve or +ve
A
-ve –> red/pink
+ve –> purple
3
Q
What does the bacterial cell wall of a gram -ve consist of
A
Lipopolysaccharide
PEPTIDOGLYCAN
Outer mem
Cytoplasmic mem
4
Q
What are the components of a gram +ve bacterial cell wall
A
Teichonic acid
PEPTIDOGLYCAN
Cytoplasmic mem
5
Q
What are some of the most common shapes
A
Cocci - spheres
Bacilli - rods
Spiral shapes
