MID TERM Flashcards
What is it called when a bacteria has one flagella?
Monotrichous
What is it called when a bacteria has flagella at both ends?
amphitrichous
What is it called when a bacteria has many lagella at one portion?
Lophotrichous
What is it called when a bacteria has flagella all over?
Petritrichous
Name 4 Flagella organisms
- E. Coli
- P. Putida
- P. Marabilis
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
Do cocci have flagella?
No
Why is a motility test used?
To determine if a bacterium is motile
What indicates a non-motile organism?
it will usually form a single straight line without spreading into the surrounding area.
What indicates a motile organism?
It will grow and spread throughout the tube
What three things does streptomyces play a role in degrading?
- Starch
- Lignocellulose
- Chitin
Where are streptomyces usually found?
soil
Given an example of Streptomyces species and are they gram positive or negative?
Streptomyces Griseus, Gram Positive
What shape does Streptomyces Gresius resemble?
Filamentous Fungi
A single long thing filament on the Mycelium is called a?
Hypha
How are hyphae developed?
Usually when a conidia spore lands on a suitable substrate and it then germinates and develops into hyphae