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Describe the three main shapes of bacterial cells and provide examples of each.
Describe the three main shapes of bacterial cells and provide examples of each.
The three main shapes of bacterial cells are cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla (spiral-shaped). Examples of cocci include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Neisseria meningitidis.
What are the characteristics of cocci bacteria?
What are the characteristics of cocci bacteria?
Cocci bacteria are round or oval-shaped and can be found in single cells, pairs, chains, clusters, or irregular masses. They are the most common bacterial shape and can be found in various habitats like the human body, soil, and water.
What are the characteristics of bacilli bacteria?
What are the characteristics of bacilli bacteria?
Bacilli bacteria are rod-shaped and can be found in single cells, pairs, chains, or filaments. Some bacilli can also form endospores, which are resistant structures that allow the bacteria to survive.
Provide examples of bacilli bacteria.
Provide examples of bacilli bacteria.
What are endospores, and which bacteria can form them?
What are endospores, and which bacteria can form them?
What are the characteristics of Neisseria meningitidis?
What are the characteristics of Neisseria meningitidis?
Describe the arrangements in which cocci can be found.
Describe the arrangements in which cocci can be found.
What are endospores, and which bacteria can form them?
What are endospores, and which bacteria can form them?
Where can bacilli bacteria be found?
Where can bacilli bacteria be found?
What is the most common bacterial shape?
What is the most common bacterial shape?
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