Bacteriologie Speciale Flashcards
What is the study of bacteria called?
Bacteriology
True or false: Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms.
True
What is the shape of bacteria known as cocci?
Spherical
Fill in the blank: Bacteria that require oxygen to grow are called __________.
Aerobic
What is the term for bacteria that can grow in the absence of oxygen?
Anaerobic
Which type of bacteria have a thick layer of peptidoglycan in their cell walls?
Gram-positive bacteria
What is the term for bacteria that require high levels of salt to grow?
Halophiles
True or false: Bacteria can reproduce through binary fission.
True
What is the term for the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of antibiotics?
Antibiotic resistance
What is the study of viruses called?
Virology