8 Questions
Which type of bacteria is round-shaped and divided in both planes?
Staphylococci
Which type of bacteria forms chains and only divides in one plane?
Streptococci
Which type of bacteria is rod-like and commonly found in the gut flora but can also cause infections in foreign locations?
E-coli
Which structure of bacteria is responsible for preventing phagocytosis by the body?
Bacterial Capsules
What is the function of fimbriae/pili in bacteria?
Attach to surfaces
Which type of flagella has multiple organized flagella and moves in linear motion?
Polar Lophotrichous
What do PHB granules in bacteria store?
Energy
What is the process called when a vegetative cell forms an endospore?
Sporulation
Study Notes
Bacterial Shapes and Characteristics
- Cocci are round-shaped bacteria that divide in both planes.
- Bacilli are rod-like bacteria that divide only in one plane.
- Streptococci are bacteria that form chains and only divide in one plane.
Bacterial Infections and Gut Flora
- Enterobacteriaceae is a rod-like bacteria commonly found in gut flora, but can also cause infections in foreign locations.
Bacterial Structures and Functions
- A capsule is a structure that prevents phagocytosis by the body.
- Fimbriae/pili are structures that facilitate bacterial adhesion and conjugation.
- Peritrichous flagella have multiple organized flagella and move in linear motion.
- PHB granules in bacteria store polyhydroxybutyrate, a type of energy reserve.
Endospores and Sporulation
- Sporulation is the process by which a vegetative cell forms an endospore.
Test your knowledge of bacterial morphology with this quiz! Learn about different shapes and arrangements of bacteria, including cocci and bacilli. Explore the characteristics of Staphylococci, Diplococci, Streptococci, E-coli, and Pseudomonas. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of these fascinating microorganisms.
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