Bacteria Shape and Generic Terms Flashcards by TanMan Magee | Brainscape

Q

spherical shape

A

coccus

think circle = spherical = coccus

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Q

rod shaped

A

bacillus

think bar = rod = bacillus

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Q

spiral shaped

A

spirillum

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Q

rod shaped with round ends

mistaken for coccus

A

coccobacillus

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Q

short comma or curved shaped rods

A

vibrio

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Q

spiral shaped cell with unique motility

A

spirochete

like syphilis

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Q

vary in shape

A

pleomorphic

ex diphtheria - chinese letters

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Q

rabies shape

A

bullet shape

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Q

strep configuration

A

linear

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Q

staph configuration

A

cluster

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