Clinically Important Bacteria

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What is a characteristic feature of Gram-Negative Bacteria?

  • Rigid cell walls
  • Double-membrane cell walls (correct)
  • Spiral-shaped
  • Single-membrane cell walls

Which of the following is NOT a type of Gram-Negative Bacteria?

  • Borrelia
  • Leptospira
  • Neisseria
  • Treponema (correct)

What is the shape of Spirochetes?

  • Spiral-shaped (correct)
  • Spherical
  • Filamentous
  • Rod-shaped

Which bacteria is NOT mentioned as a type of Spirochete?

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What is a common characteristic of Escherichia coli and Salmonella?

<p>Double-membrane cell walls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Clinically Important Bacteria

Gram-Negative Bacteria

  • Characterized by double-membrane cell walls
  • Includes species such as:
    • Escherichia coli
    • Salmonella
    • Shigella
    • Neisseria
    • Others

Spirochetes

  • Spiral-shaped bacteria
  • Includes species such as:
    • Treponema
    • Borrelia
    • Leptospira

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