BASIC BACTERIAL SHAPES Flashcards
1
Q
What are the shapes of:
- Coccus
- Bacillus
- Spirillium
A
- Round
- Rod
- Spiral
2
Q
What is the differences between Coccus, Bacillus, and Spirillum based on motility?
A
Coccus is mostly nonmotile, and Bacillus & Spirillum are both motile
3
Q
Does Coccus and Spirillum produce spores?
A
No, only Bacillus does
4
Q
How would you calculate the magnification of each specimen in your drawing?
A
Convert the measured drawing to micrometers (1000 = 1mm)
= size of specimen in drawing / actual size of drawing
