Types and Characteristics of Bacteria
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Which type of bacteria is round or oval in shape?

  • Bacilli
  • Vibrio
  • Spirilla
  • Cocci (correct)

    • Which type of bacteria is non-flexible spiral filaments?

  • Spirochetes
  • Vibrio
  • Mycoplasmas
  • Spirilla (correct)

    • Which type of bacteria is rod or stick-like in shape?

  • Mycoplasmas
  • Spirilla
  • Cocci
  • Bacilli (correct)

    • Which type of bacteria is curved or comma-shaped rod filaments?

    <p>Vibrio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for bacteria?

    <p>Micrometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria is slender spiral filaments and flexible?

    <p>Spirochetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for bacterial motility?

    <p>Flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cell wall in bacteria?

    <p>Regulates the entry and exit of substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ribosomes in bacteria?

    <p>Synthesize proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mesosomes provides membrane space in bacteria?

    <p>Lateral mesosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the capsule or slime layer in bacteria?

    <p>Protects the bacteria against antibacterial agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase follows when bacteria are seeded in fresh medium and multiplication takes some time?

    <p>Lag phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the morphology of mycoplasmas?

    <p>Round or oval bodies or filaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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