microbes Flashcards
1
Q
what does aerobic mean?
A
bugs only survive in O2 rich atmosphere
2
Q
what does capnophilic mean?
A
CO2
3
Q
what does facultative mean?
A
with and without eg oxygen
4
Q
what does anaerobic mean?
A
without oxygen
5
Q
what does microaerophilic mean?
A
small amounts of oxygen
6
Q
what are rod shaped bacteria called?
A
bacilli
7
Q
what are round shaped bacteria called?
A
cocci
8
Q
what colour is gram positive?
A
purple
9
Q
what colour is gram negative?
A
red/pink
