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Microbiology: BACTERIA Flashcards

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State the 2 common bacterial shapes

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RODS & SPHERES

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ROD example

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BACILLUS

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SPHERE

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COCCUS

May aggregate into grape-like clusters

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Structure & function of the CAPSULE

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SINGLE SPECIFIC POLYSACCHARIDE
ADHERENCE (biofilms) & protection.

  • useful for strain identification
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F-pilus function

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CONJUGATION: DNA transfer between microorganisms

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