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microbiology 1 - bacteria Flashcards

1
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what are the 3 micro organisms?

A

bacteria
fungi
virus

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2
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cocci (bacteria) what is its shape?

A

Spherical in shape

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3
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where is Streptococcus Mutans found?

A

the oral cavity

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4
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where is Staphylococcus Aureus found?

A

nasal cavity

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5
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examples of streptococci in the oral cavity?

A

Streptococcus Mutans

Streptococcus Sanguis

Streptococcus Salivarius

Streptococcus Mitis

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6
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what shape is bacilli bacteria?

A

Rod shape

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7
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what shape is Filamentous Bacteria

A

long thread like shape

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8
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what is branched Filamentous Bacteria called?

A

Streptothrix

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9
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what is unbranched Filamentous Bacteria called?

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Leptothrix

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10
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what can Filamentous Bacteria also be known as?

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Actinomyces

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11
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what shape is Spirochaetes?

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wavy

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12
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examples of oral Spirochaetes?

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Treponema Vincenti –NUG
Treponema Pallidum – Syphillis

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13
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what shape is Vibrios?

A

comma shape

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14
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what is bacterial staining used for ?

A

Gram stain
Used to make bacteria visible under light microscope

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15
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Gram positive and Gram negative are terms used to?

A

classify bacteria

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16
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Aerobic grow and require ?

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oxygen

17
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Anaerobic no growth and require?

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no oxygen

18
Q

Facultative Anaerobes growth requires?

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with both oxygen and no oxygen

19
Q

Micro-aerophillic requires?

A

small amounts of oxygen

20
Q

Capnophillic requires?

A

carbondioxide

21
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what is Pathogenicity?

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An organism capable of causing disease is termed a pathogen

22
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An organism which exists in an environment without causing problems is termed a

A

common commensal

23
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Some organisms are capable of forming a tough protective coat
This “coat” is termed

A

spore

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