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What is the unit of measurement in bacteriology?
What is the unit of measurement in bacteriology?
- Micron (correct)
- Millimeter
- Nanometer
- Centimeter
Which bacteria lack a cell wall?
Which bacteria lack a cell wall?
- Cocci
- Mycoplasmas (correct)
- Bacilli
- Vibrios
Which type of bacteria retain the crystal violet dye and change into purple during staining?
Which type of bacteria retain the crystal violet dye and change into purple during staining?
- Spirilla
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
- Bacilli
Which bacterial morphology is rod-shaped?
Which bacterial morphology is rod-shaped?
What is the method of reproduction for bacteria?
What is the method of reproduction for bacteria?
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Micron
Micron
The unit of measurement used in bacteriology.
Mycoplasmas
Mycoplasmas
Bacteria that do not have a cell wall.
Gram-positive bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
Bacteria that retain crystal violet dye and appear purple after Gram staining.
Vibrios
Vibrios
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Binary fission
Binary fission
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Study Notes
Bacteriology Basics
- The unit of measurement in bacteriology is the micron (μm).
Bacterial Cell Wall
- Some bacteria lack a cell wall, known as Mycoplasma.
Staining
- Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet dye and change into purple during staining.
Bacterial Morphology
- Rod-shaped bacteria are known as Bacillus.
Bacterial Reproduction
- The method of reproduction for bacteria is binary fission, where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
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