16 Questions
What is the branch of biology that studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria?
Bacteriology
Who is referred to as the Father of Bacteriology?
Louis Pasteur
Which type of bacterial arrangement is characterized by a chain-like structure?
Streptococci
Which term describes bacteria that are spiral and twisted in shape?
Vibrio
What is the average size range of prokaryotic bacterial cells?
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Which term refers to a group of 8 bacteria arranged together?
Octad
What is the principal component of the cell wall in most bacteria?
Peptidoglycan
Which enzyme inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis in bacteria?
Penicillinase
In what form does B. Anthracis's capsule differ from other bacteria?
Polymerized form of D-glutamic acid
What is the principal component of bacterial spores that confers resistance to adverse conditions?
Dipicolinic acids
In bacteria, what is collectively known as nucleoids and contributes to antibiotic resistance?
Ribosomes
What is the function of Metachromatic Granules in bacteria?
Storage of lipids, polyphosphate, and polysaccharides
Which type of pili is responsible for bacterial asexual conjugation or transfer of genetic material?
Sex pili
Which classification of flagella has tuft or group of flagella on one or both ends?
Lopotrichous
What contributes to the virulence of microorganisms in terms of adherence to surfaces?
Common / ordinary pili
Which bacterial structure is responsible for the motility of bacteria?
Flagella
Explore the fundamental concepts related to the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria in this quiz. Learn about the identification, classification, and characterization of bacterial species along with their medical relevance.
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