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What is the shape of a bacillus cell?
Which term describes two round cells in a pair?
What arrangement is formed by cocci that do not fully detach during division?
What is the characteristic of spirochetes?
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Which of the following refers to cells with 4 cocci arranged together?
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What does the term 'strepto' indicate in bacterial arrangement?
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Which is NOT a common shape of prokaryotic cells?
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What is unique about the arrangement of staphylococci?
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Which of the following describes a coccobacillus?
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A spirillum cell is described as a rod-shaped cell.
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Cocci can form irregular clusters known as staphylococci.
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A coccobacillus is longer than it is wide.
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Diplo means four when describing arrangements of prokaryotic cells.
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Spirochetes move using a structure called a flagellum.
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Streptococci are circular cells that form in chains.
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Bacilli can form arrangements like tetrads and sarcinae.
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Vibrios are a type of prokaryotic cell that has a straight shape.
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The term 'strepto' indicates a cluster of cells that appear like a bunch of grapes.
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Match the following prokaryote shapes with their descriptions:
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Match the arrangements of cocci with their definitions:
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Match the prokaryote arrangements with their corresponding prefixes:
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Match the types of spirilla with their characteristics:
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Match the terms with their specific group:
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Match the following propensities of bacilli:
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Match the descriptions of prokaryotic arrangements:
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Match the arrangement terms with their meanings:
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Match the characteristics of shapes with their corresponding prokaryote type:
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Study Notes
Prokaryote Shapes
- Prokaryotic cells exhibit three primary shapes: coccus (spherical), bacillus (rod-shaped), and spirillum (spiral-shaped).
- Cocci can exist as single cells or in various arrangements such as diplococci (pairs) and tetrads (groups of four).
- Bacilli are rod-shaped, with diplobacilli referring specifically to paired rod cells.
- Coccobacillus is a hybrid shape, a short rod that is longer than wide, blending characteristics of both coccus and bacillus.
- Spirilla have a spiral form, with variations including vibrios (comma-shaped), regular spirilla (with two or more twists), and spirochetes (flexible, corkscrew-shaped cells).
- Spirochetes possess an axial filament enabling unique locomotion through a special flagella structure.
Prokaryote Arrangements
- "Diplo" refers to pairs, evident in diplococci and diplobacilli.
- "Strepto" indicates chain formations, seen in streptococci and streptobacilli where cells remain attached after division.
- Tetrads consist of four cocci, while sarcinae are arrangements of eight cocci.
- Staphylococci form irregular clusters resembling grape-like formations.
- The terms tetrads, sarcinae, and staphylococci are specific to cocci due to their division capabilities in multiple planes and directions; these terms do not apply to bacilli or spirilla arrangements.
Prokaryote Shapes
- Prokaryotic cells exhibit three primary shapes: coccus (spherical), bacillus (rod-shaped), and spirillum (spiral-shaped).
- Cocci can exist as single cells or in various arrangements such as diplococci (pairs) and tetrads (groups of four).
- Bacilli are rod-shaped, with diplobacilli referring specifically to paired rod cells.
- Coccobacillus is a hybrid shape, a short rod that is longer than wide, blending characteristics of both coccus and bacillus.
- Spirilla have a spiral form, with variations including vibrios (comma-shaped), regular spirilla (with two or more twists), and spirochetes (flexible, corkscrew-shaped cells).
- Spirochetes possess an axial filament enabling unique locomotion through a special flagella structure.
Prokaryote Arrangements
- "Diplo" refers to pairs, evident in diplococci and diplobacilli.
- "Strepto" indicates chain formations, seen in streptococci and streptobacilli where cells remain attached after division.
- Tetrads consist of four cocci, while sarcinae are arrangements of eight cocci.
- Staphylococci form irregular clusters resembling grape-like formations.
- The terms tetrads, sarcinae, and staphylococci are specific to cocci due to their division capabilities in multiple planes and directions; these terms do not apply to bacilli or spirilla arrangements.
Prokaryote Shapes
- Prokaryotic cells exhibit three primary shapes: coccus (spherical), bacillus (rod-shaped), and spirillum (spiral-shaped).
- Cocci can exist as single cells or in various arrangements such as diplococci (pairs) and tetrads (groups of four).
- Bacilli are rod-shaped, with diplobacilli referring specifically to paired rod cells.
- Coccobacillus is a hybrid shape, a short rod that is longer than wide, blending characteristics of both coccus and bacillus.
- Spirilla have a spiral form, with variations including vibrios (comma-shaped), regular spirilla (with two or more twists), and spirochetes (flexible, corkscrew-shaped cells).
- Spirochetes possess an axial filament enabling unique locomotion through a special flagella structure.
Prokaryote Arrangements
- "Diplo" refers to pairs, evident in diplococci and diplobacilli.
- "Strepto" indicates chain formations, seen in streptococci and streptobacilli where cells remain attached after division.
- Tetrads consist of four cocci, while sarcinae are arrangements of eight cocci.
- Staphylococci form irregular clusters resembling grape-like formations.
- The terms tetrads, sarcinae, and staphylococci are specific to cocci due to their division capabilities in multiple planes and directions; these terms do not apply to bacilli or spirilla arrangements.
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This quiz explores the diverse shapes of prokaryotic cells, including cocci, bacilli, and spirilla. Participants will learn about the characteristics of each shape and the variations present within them. Test your knowledge on these fundamental aspects of microbiology.
