PRELIM 07 - Bacterial Taxonomy Flashcards
1
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Includes the classification, identification, and nomenclature of microorganisms
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Taxonomy
2
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3 types of bacterial cell wall
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Gram positive, Gram negative, Acid-fast
3
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Spherical bacteria
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Cocci
4
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Spherical bacteria that comes in pairs
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Diplococci
5
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Spherical bacteria that comes in clusters
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Staphylococci
6
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Spherical bacteria that comes in chains
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Streptococci
7
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Rod-shaped bacteria
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Bacilli
8
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Rod-shaped bacteria that comes in pairs
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Diplobacilli
9
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Rod-shaped bacilli that comes in clusters
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Staphylobacilli
10
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Rod-shaped bacteria that comes in chains
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Streptobacilli
11
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Curved rod bacteria
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Vibrio
12
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Flexible helical bacteria
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Spirochete
13
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Rigid helical bacteria
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Spirilla
