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PHS4201 Microbiology For Pharmaceutical Science > Morphology Of Bacteria > Flashcards

Morphology Of Bacteria Flashcards

1
Q

What is the basic shape of cocci bacteria?

A

Spherical

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2
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True or False: Bacilli bacteria are rod-shaped.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: Bacteria that are spiral-shaped are called ____.

A

Spirilla

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4
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What term describes bacteria that appear in chains?

A

Streptococci

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5
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What is the term for bacteria that appear in clusters?

A

Staphylococci

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6
Q

True or False: Vibrio bacteria are straight rods.

A

False

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7
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What do we call bacteria that are comma-shaped?

A

Vibrio

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8
Q

Which bacterial morphology is characterized by a corkscrew shape?

A

Spirochetes

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9
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What classification is used for bacteria that are oval-shaped?

A

Coccobacilli

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: Bacteria can be classified based on their ____ and ____.

A

Shape; arrangement

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11
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What is the arrangement of bacteria that are found singly?

A

Single or solitary

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12
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Which type of bacteria typically form tetrads?

A

Cocci

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13
Q

True or False: The morphology of bacteria can change based on environmental conditions.

A

True

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14
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What is the significance of bacterial morphology in microbiology?

A

It helps in identification and classification.

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15
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What term is used for bacteria that are arranged in palisades?

A

Chinese letter arrangement

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16
Q

What does the term ‘pleomorphic’ refer to in bacteria?

A

Bacteria that can change shapes.

17
Q

Fill in the blank: Bacteria that are arranged in pairs are called ____.

A

Diplococci

18
Q

Which bacterial shape is most commonly associated with disease?

A

Bacilli

19
Q

What is the term for the protective outer layer of bacteria?

A

Cell wall

20
Q

True or False: All bacteria have the same morphology.

A

False

21
Q

What influences the morphology of bacteria?

A

Genetic factors and environmental conditions.

22
Q

What are the two main types of bacterial cell walls?

A

Gram-positive and Gram-negative

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The Gram stain is used to determine the ____ of bacteria.

A

Cell wall structure

24
Q

What shape are spirochetes?

A

Corkscrew

25
Q

What arrangement do bacilli bacteria form when they are in pairs?

A

Diplobacilli

26
Q

True or False: The morphology of bacteria can affect their pathogenicity.

A

True

27
Q

What is the primary method used to observe bacterial morphology?

A

Microscopy

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