Bacteriology Basics

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What is the branch of biology that studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria?

  • Bacteriology (correct)
  • Histology
  • Parasitology
  • Virology

Who is referred to as the Father of Bacteriology?

  • Louis Pasteur (correct)
  • Joseph Lister
  • Robert Koch
  • Alexander Fleming

Which type of bacterial arrangement is characterized by a chain-like structure?

  • Streptococci (correct)
  • Staphylococci
  • Tetrad
  • Diplococci

Which term describes bacteria that are spiral and twisted in shape?

<p>Vibrio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average size range of prokaryotic bacterial cells?

<p>$1-5$ um (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a group of 8 bacteria arranged together?

<p>Octad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal component of the cell wall in most bacteria?

<p>Peptidoglycan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis in bacteria?

<p>Penicillinase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what form does B. Anthracis's capsule differ from other bacteria?

<p>Polymerized form of D-glutamic acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal component of bacterial spores that confers resistance to adverse conditions?

<p>Dipicolinic acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In bacteria, what is collectively known as nucleoids and contributes to antibiotic resistance?

<p>Ribosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Metachromatic Granules in bacteria?

<p>Storage of lipids, polyphosphate, and polysaccharides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pili is responsible for bacterial asexual conjugation or transfer of genetic material?

<p>Sex pili (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of flagella has tuft or group of flagella on one or both ends?

<p>Lopotrichous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the virulence of microorganisms in terms of adherence to surfaces?

<p>Common / ordinary pili (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial structure is responsible for the motility of bacteria?

<p>Flagella (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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