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VETERINARY-Bacteriology Basics

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What are the differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes?   Prokaryotes lack a true nucleus, have membrane organelles, + divide by binary fission. Eukaryotes have nucleus, nuclear membrane, chromosomes, divide by mitosis  
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Name the protists found in Eukaryotic classification   Protozoa, fungi, most algae  
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Name the protists found in Prokayrotes   All bacteria  
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What are the 2 principle forms of bacterial morphology?   Cocci + Bacilli  
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Name the 4 types of cocci morphology   Diplococci, streptococci, staphylococci, sarcinae  
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Name the 5 types of bacilli morphology   Bacilli, coccobacilli, vibrio, spirilla, spirochete  
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What are the functions of a bacterial cell wall?   Protects against damage, responsible for shape, cell division, antigenic differences  
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The cell wall contains antigens. True or False?   True  
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Name 3 functions of antigens on the bacterial cell wall   1) Involved in host defence 2) Serological identification in lab 3) Site of action of some antibiotics  
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What is a major component of a bacterial cell wall?   Peptidoglycan  
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List the characteristics of a gram + bacterial cell wall   1) Has 2 layers 2) Thick peptidoglycan layer 3) Has teichoic + lipoteichoic acids 4) Stains purple with crystal violet  
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List the characteristics of a gram - bacterial cell wall   1) 3 layers 2) Thin peptidoglycan layer 3) Has phospholipids, lipoproteins, lipopolysaccharides (endotoxin) 4) Dies red/pink with safranin red  
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List the 6 steps involved in a gram stain   1) Make bacterial smear 2) Fix cells to slide with heat 3) Stain with crystal violet 4) Fix stain with iodine 5) Decolorize with alcohol 6) Counter stain with safranin red  
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