bacterial types Flashcards
1
Q
How are bacteria classified?
A
By their shapes
2
Q
Name the different shapes of bacteria
A
round, rod-shaped, spiral
3
Q
How can round bacteria be found?
A
They can be found in pairs
4
Q
Name three examples of round bacteria
A
pneumonia, sore throat, food poisoning or skin boils
5
Q
What can rod shaped bacteria contain
A
Rod-shaped bacteria may contain spores
6
Q
List some examples of rod-shaped bacteria
A
tuberculosis (TB), tetanus (lockjaw), botulism
7
Q
When spiral bacteria are shaped like a comma, what are they known as?
A
They are called vibrio
8
Q
When are spiral bacteria called vibrio?
A
When they are shaped like a comma
9
Q
List some examples of spiral bacteria
A
syphillis, cholera (vibrio shape with a spore)
