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Gram positive bacteria appear deep red under a microscope
Gram positive bacteria appear deep red under a microscope
False
Bacteria reproduce by binary fission
Bacteria reproduce by binary fission
True
The bacterial cell wall is present in human cells
The bacterial cell wall is present in human cells
False
Medical Microbiology deals with bacteria, viruses, and fungi
Medical Microbiology deals with bacteria, viruses, and fungi
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The structure of the bacterial cell includes the nucleoid
The structure of the bacterial cell includes the nucleoid
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Gram negative bacteria appear bright red under a microscope
Gram negative bacteria appear bright red under a microscope
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The bacterial cell wall protects the bacterial cell from the external environment
The bacterial cell wall protects the bacterial cell from the external environment
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The cytoplasmic membrane is not present in bacterial cells
The cytoplasmic membrane is not present in bacterial cells
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The bacterial cell wall plays a role in controlling the movement of different molecules in and out of the cell
The bacterial cell wall plays a role in controlling the movement of different molecules in and out of the cell
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The structure of the bacterial cell includes external structures such as capsule, flagella, and pilli
The structure of the bacterial cell includes external structures such as capsule, flagella, and pilli
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Which basic shape is NOT exhibited by bacteria?
Which basic shape is NOT exhibited by bacteria?
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What is the size range of bacteria?
What is the size range of bacteria?
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Which external structure is responsible for bacterial motility?
Which external structure is responsible for bacterial motility?
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What determines the reaction of bacteria to the Gram stain?
What determines the reaction of bacteria to the Gram stain?
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Study Notes
Bacterial Characteristics
- Gram positive bacteria appear deep red under a microscope
- Gram negative bacteria appear bright red under a microscope
Bacterial Reproduction
- Bacteria reproduce by binary fission
Bacterial Cell Structure
- The bacterial cell wall is present in bacterial cells, but not in human cells
- The structure of the bacterial cell includes the nucleoid
- The bacterial cell wall protects the bacterial cell from the external environment
- The bacterial cell wall plays a role in controlling the movement of different molecules in and out of the cell
- The cytoplasmic membrane is present in bacterial cells
- External structures include capsule, flagella, and pilli
Medical Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology deals with bacteria, viruses, and fungi
Bacterial Shape and Size
- Bacteria can exhibit various shapes, except one shape (to be specified)
- The size range of bacteria varies
Bacterial Motility
- Flagella are responsible for bacterial motility
Gram Stain Reaction
- The reaction of bacteria to the Gram stain is determined by the bacterial cell wall composition
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Test your knowledge of medical microbiology with this quiz! Learn about tiny organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause human diseases, their characteristics, and methods of reproduction.
