11 Questions
Which staining technique is used for identifying bacteria?
Gram staining
Which of the following bacteria is spherical in shape and found in clusters or chains?
Cocci
Which bacteria are known for their wavy or corkscrew shape?
Spirochaetes
Which of the following is an example of filamentous bacteria?
Actinomyces Viscosus
Which bacteria are rod-shaped with some having tapered ends resembling cigars?
Fusiform Bacilli
What term is used to classify bacteria based on their ability to grow in the presence or absence of oxygen?
Facultative Anaerobes
Which staining method is used to make bacteria visible under a light microscope?
Gram stain
What term is used to describe an organism capable of causing disease?
Pathogen
What is the term used for organisms that can exist in an environment without causing problems?
Commensal
Which type of bacteria require small amounts of oxygen for growth?
Capnophillic
What term describes bacteria that can revert to their original form once favorable conditions return?
Spore-forming
Learn how to identify bacteria in plaque through microscopic observation, shape, arrangement of cells, staining, and respiratory requirements. Explore the morphology of bacteria including cocci, bacilli, filamentous organisms, spirochaetes, and vibrios.
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