Bacteria Classification and Morphology Quiz

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Which type of bacteria can prepare their own food by fixing carbon dioxide using solar energy?

  • Photoautotrophs (correct)
  • Chemoautotrophs
  • Mesophilic bacteria
  • Heterotrophic bacteria

What is the shape of Bacilli bacteria according to the text?

  • Rod-shaped or cylindrical (correct)
  • Spiral or spring-like
  • Cube-like configuration
  • Curved, comma-shaped

Which type of bacteria cannot fix inorganic carbon and rely on external organic carbon for nourishment?

  • Mesophilic bacteria
  • Chemoautotrophs
  • Psychrophilic bacteria
  • Heterotrophic bacteria (correct)

What is the characteristic shape of Sarcina bacteria according to the text?

<p>Cube-like configuration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what basis can bacteria be classified into two major types according to the text?

<p>Staining reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of Vibrio bacteria?

<p>Curved, comma-shaped (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria have multiple curvature and terminal flagella?

<p>Spirilla (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

<p>Cell wall composition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of autotropic bacteria derives energy from the oxidation of inorganic substances for food preparation?

<p>Chemoautotrophs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature do psychrophilic bacteria typically grow?

<p>Just above freezing temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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