10 Questions
What is the basic classification of bacteria based on?
Morphology (form)
What is the shape of bacteria known as if they are grape-like and stick together forming aggregates?
Sarcina
Which term describes rod-shaped bacteria that can produce endospores?
Spore-forming
What is the term for bacteria that are shorter and longer combined, resembling both cocci and bacilli?
Coccobacillus
Which term describes curved rod-shaped bacteria, resembling bacilli but with a curved shape?
Vibrio
What is the shape of bacteria known as when they are spiral in form but shorter with less pronounced coils?
Spirillum
"Staphylo-" in bacterial classification refers to what characteristic?
"Grape-like"
"Strepto-" in bacterial nomenclature indicates what feature of the bacteria?
"Straight chains"
"Diplo-" in bacterial naming signifies what characteristic of the bacteria?
"Pairs"
Which group of bacteria form aggregates of four when they undergo binary fission?
Tetra-arrangement
Test your knowledge on the basic shapes and sizes of bacteria, which include spherical, rod, and spiral forms. Learn how bacterial classification is based on their morphology and the significance of their rigid cell walls.
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