Bacterial Infections Flashcards
1
Q
_____________ are microscopic, single celled organisms.
A
BACTERIA
2
Q
How does bacteria cause disease?
A
PRODUCING TOXINS
and/or
INVADING TISSUE
3
Q
How are the thousands of bacteria classified?
A
BY SPECIES
4
Q
Gram positive bacteria turn __________ when stained.
A
PURPLE
5
Q
Gram negative bacteria turn __________ when stained.
A
PINK
6
Q
Name the 3 shapes of bacteria?
A
- SPHERES (COCCI)
- RODS (BACILLI)
- SPIRALS (SPIRALLUM)
7
Q
Bacteria which need oxygen are called what?
A
AEROBES
8
Q
Bacteria which do not need oxygen are called what?
A
ANAEROBES
9
Q
Bacteria which can live with or without oxygen are called what?
A
FACULTATIVE
