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Which of the following is a method of bacterial classification based on cell wall composition?
Which of the following is a method of bacterial classification based on cell wall composition?
- Flagella presence
- Pilus structure
- Gram staining (correct)
- Endospore formation
What is the term for a rod-shaped bacterium?
What is the term for a rod-shaped bacterium?
- Bacillus (correct)
- Coccus
- Spirochete
- Spirillum
What is the shape of a bacterium known as coccus?
What is the shape of a bacterium known as coccus?
- Rod-shaped
- Spiral
- Spherical (correct)
- Cube-shaped
Which type of microorganism is conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of microorganism is conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Which method did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
Which method did microbiologists traditionally rely on for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?
What is the study of viruses known as within the field of microbiology?
What is the study of viruses known as within the field of microbiology?
What percentage of the microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
What percentage of the microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means?
Which type of microorganism possesses membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of microorganism possesses membrane-bound organelles?
Flashcards
Gram staining
Gram staining
A method used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure.
Bacillus
Bacillus
A term for rod-shaped bacteria.
Coccus
Coccus
A term for spherical-shaped bacteria.
Bacteria
Bacteria
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Culture, staining, and microscopy
Culture, staining, and microscopy
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Virology
Virology
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Less than 1%
Less than 1%
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Eukaryotic microorganisms
Eukaryotic microorganisms
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Study Notes
Bacterial Classification
- Gram staining is a method of bacterial classification based on cell wall composition.
Bacterial Shapes
- Bacillus is the term for a rod-shaped bacterium.
- Coccus is the shape of a bacterium that is spherical in shape.
Microorganism Classification
- Prokaryotes are conventionally classified as lacking membrane-bound organelles.
- Eukaryotes are the type of microorganism that possesses membrane-bound organelles.
Microorganism Isolation and Identification
- Microbiologists traditionally relied on the streak plate method for the isolation and identification of microorganisms.
Virology
- Study of viruses is known as Virology within the field of microbiology.
Microorganism Cultivation
- Only about 1% of the microorganisms present in common environments can be cultured in isolation using current means.
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Test your knowledge of the classification and morphology of bacteria with this quiz. Identify the shape of a coccus bacterium, understand the method of bacterial classification based on cell wall composition, and learn the term for a rod-shaped bacterium. See how well you know the characteristics of different bacteria.
