Bacteriology Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three common shapes of bacteria?

A

Cocci (spheres)
Bacilli (rods)
Spiral shapes

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Describe the coccus shape

A

Spherical - same membrane all the way round
Not a lot of surface membrane
Divides in one plane to make two cocci

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