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Gram positive bacteria appear deep red under a microscope
False
Bacteria reproduce by binary fission
True
The bacterial cell wall is present in human cells
False
Medical Microbiology deals with bacteria, viruses, and fungi
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The structure of the bacterial cell includes the nucleoid
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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
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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
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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?
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What is the size range of bacteria?
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Which external structure is responsible for bacterial motility?
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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.
