Basic Bacteria Identifictaion Flashcards
1
Q
All Streptococci are gram…?
A
Positive - Blue colour
2
Q
All Clostridium are gram…?
A
Positive - Blue colour
3
Q
All other bacteria (other than clostridium, streptococci and staphylococcus aureus) are gram…?
A
Negative - stain red with red dye
4
Q
Coccus are what shape?
A
Balls
5
Q
Bacilli are what shape?
A
Rods
6
Q
Staphylo means what formation?
A
Cluster
7
Q
Strepto means what formation?
A
Strips
8
Q
How do mycobacterium stain?
A
Red with an Acid Fast stain
9
Q
Staphylococcus aureus is gram…?
A
Positive - Blue colour