Bacterial Morphology Flashcards
1
Q
A bacteria’s morphology is determined by…
A
- Shape
- Size
- Grouping
2
Q
Morphology
A
Study of shapes
3
Q
Bacterial Morphology
A
Study of the shapes of bacteria
4
Q
How many shapes does bacteria have?
A
5
5
Q
What are the common names for shapes of bacteria?
A
- Spherical
- Straight Rod
- Curved Rod
- Spiral
- Variable
6
Q
Latin name for Spherical Bacteria
A
Coccus (cocci)
7
Q
Latin name for Straight Rod Bacteria
A
Bacillus (bacilli)
8
Q
Latin name for Curved Rod Bacteria
A
Vibrio (vibrios)
9
Q
Latin name for Spiral Bacteria
A
Spirillum (spirilla)
10
Q
Latin name for Variable Bacteria
A
Pleiomorphic (Many Shapes)
11
Q
Group name for separate
A
Singular
12
Q
Group name for two
A
Diplo
13
Q
Group name for four
A
Tetrad
14
Q
Group name for cubes (8)
A
Sarcina
15
Q
Group name for clusters (5)
A
Staphlo
