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What is the term used to describe bacteria that require an increased concentration of CO2 to grow?
What is the term used to describe bacteria that require an increased concentration of CO2 to grow?
- Facultative anaerobes
- Capnophilic (correct)
- Obligate aerobes
- Halophiles
Which pH range is most suitable for the growth of the majority of medically important bacteria?
Which pH range is most suitable for the growth of the majority of medically important bacteria?
- pH 3-5
- pH 9-11
- pH 1-2
- pH 6-8 (correct)
Which type of bacteria must grow and live in living cells of other organisms?
Which type of bacteria must grow and live in living cells of other organisms?
- Aerobic bacteria
- Viruses (correct)
- Halophiles
- Moulds
Which term describes the group of bacteria that do not require oxygen for growth but can tolerate its presence?
Which term describes the group of bacteria that do not require oxygen for growth but can tolerate its presence?
What is the term for the reproductive method of bacteria where a single cell divides into two equal daughter cells?
What is the term for the reproductive method of bacteria where a single cell divides into two equal daughter cells?
Which type of bacteria have a rigid cell wall and are divided into yeast and moulds?
Which type of bacteria have a rigid cell wall and are divided into yeast and moulds?
Which term describes bacteria that can move using flagella?
Which term describes bacteria that can move using flagella?