Microbiology Quiz: Bacteria Identification

A type of bacteria that stains purple in a Gram stain, shaped like rods, and can form dormant structures called spores.

A common, Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that often found in the environment and is usually not pathogenic.

A Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that causes anthrax, a serious infectious disease.

A Gram-negative, diplococcus bacterium that can cause life-threatening infections, like meningitis.

A specific type of bacteria that stains pink in a Gram stain, appear as pairs under the microscope, and are often found causing diseases in humans.

A key characteristic of certain bacterial species that indicates they can produce the enzyme catalase.

A key characteristic signifying the presence of the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase, which is essential for some bacterial species.

A characteristic of some microbes that produce a resistant structure called an endospore, enabling survival under adverse conditions.