10 Questions
Which bacteria have an atypical cell wall composition?
Rickettsia
Which bacteria are known for being acid-fast staining positive?
Mycobacteria
Which bacteria are known for not having a cell wall?
Mycoplasma
Which bacteria are obligate intracellular pathogens?
Chlamydia
Which atypical bacteria can cause typhus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever in humans?
Rickettsia
Which feature is characteristic of Mycobacterial cell wall composition?
'Acid-fast' staining property
'Beta-haemolysis' and 'bacitracin sensitivity' are associated with which bacterium?
Streptococcus pyogenes
'Optochin resistance' is a feature exhibited by which Streptococcus species?
Streptococcus mitis
Which bacteria lack a rigid cell wall structure?
Mycoplasma
What is a characteristic feature of Chlamydia in terms of their lifestyle?
Obligate intracellular parasites
Test your knowledge on the unique characteristics of mycobacterial cell wall compared to other bacteria, including acid fast staining, unusual (atypical) bacteria like Rickettsia and Chlamydia, spirochaetes, and Mycoplasma. Learn about the differences in cell wall thickness, staining properties, and shapes of various bacteria.
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