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Micro Week 3 Quiz
Nightingale Microbiology, Week 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rod-shaped bacteria, some of which are endospore forming, are referred to as | bacilli |
| Beadlike chains of cocci formed after cell division along a single axis are called | streptococci |
| The causative agent for Lyme disease is | Spirochete |
| Bacteria that use organic compounds as the source of both carbon and energy are referred to as | chemoheterotrophs |
| Microorganisms that show optimal growth in moderate temperatures (between 25C and 40C) are called | mesophiles |
| Which of the following organisms is a common cause of peptic ulcers? | Helicobacter pylor |
| Legionella and Neisseria are examples of | gram-negative aerobic rods and cocc |
| Staphylococci and streptococci are best classified in the group of | gram-positive cocci |
| Bacteria that prefer high levels of salt in their growing environment are referred to as | halophiles |
| The time bacteria needs to adapt to a medium before cell division starts is called _______ phase of a bacterial growth curve. | Lag |