General info about microbes

Question 1

Name and describe the 3 bacteria shapes

Answer 1

1. Cocci (sing. coccus) = sphere
2. Bacilli (sing. bacillus) = rod shaped
3. Spirals = spiral shape

Question 2

Name and describe the 3 types of bacteria arrangements

Answer 2

1. Pairs (prefix: diplo-)
2. Chains (strepto-)
3. Clusters or sheets (Staphylo-)