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Which staining technique is used for identifying bacteria?
Which staining technique is used for identifying bacteria?
- Methylene blue staining
- Safranin staining
- Gram staining (correct)
- Crystal violet staining
Which of the following bacteria is spherical in shape and found in clusters or chains?
Which of the following bacteria is spherical in shape and found in clusters or chains?
- Bacilli
- Cocci (correct)
- Actinomyces
- Spirochaetes
Which bacteria are known for their wavy or corkscrew shape?
Which bacteria are known for their wavy or corkscrew shape?
- Spirochaetes (correct)
- Leptothrix
- Streptococci
- Actinomyces
Which of the following is an example of filamentous bacteria?
Which of the following is an example of filamentous bacteria?
Which bacteria are rod-shaped with some having tapered ends resembling cigars?
Which bacteria are rod-shaped with some having tapered ends resembling cigars?
What term is used to classify bacteria based on their ability to grow in the presence or absence of oxygen?
What term is used to classify bacteria based on their ability to grow in the presence or absence of oxygen?
Which staining method is used to make bacteria visible under a light microscope?
Which staining method is used to make bacteria visible under a light microscope?
What term is used to describe an organism capable of causing disease?
What term is used to describe an organism capable of causing disease?
What is the term used for organisms that can exist in an environment without causing problems?
What is the term used for organisms that can exist in an environment without causing problems?
Which type of bacteria require small amounts of oxygen for growth?
Which type of bacteria require small amounts of oxygen for growth?
What term describes bacteria that can revert to their original form once favorable conditions return?
What term describes bacteria that can revert to their original form once favorable conditions return?
