Bacterial Morpology Flashcards by Melissa Gillespie

Q

What are the two most common bacteria shapes?

A

Coccus (spherical)

2. Bacillus (cylindrical)

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What are the 7 bacterial shapes?

A

Coccus (spherical)
Coccobacillus
Bacillus (rod/ cylindrical)
Vibrio (curved rod)
Spirillum (spiral)
Spirochete (Helical)
Pleomorphic (shape-changers)

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Q

Which groupings result from division along a single plane? Name examples.

A

Pairs: diplococci (Meisseria gonorrhea)

2. Chains: streptococci (species of Streptococcus)

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