Multiple Choice
Which term describes bacteria that can grow both in the presence and absence of oxygen?
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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Bacteria
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Cocci are ______ prokaryotic cells, while bacilli are ______ prokaryotic cells.
A
spherical; rod-shaped
B
comma-shaped; rod-shaped
C
spiral; spherical
D
rod-shaped; spiral
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Understand the terminology used to describe bacterial shapes: 'cocci' refers to bacteria that are spherical in shape, while 'bacilli' refers to bacteria that are rod-shaped.
Recall that prokaryotic cells are classified based on their morphology, and these terms are standard descriptors in microbiology.
Match the terms to their correct shapes: 'cocci' = spherical, 'bacilli' = rod-shaped.
Review the options given and identify which pair correctly matches the shapes of cocci and bacilli.
Conclude that the correct answer is the one that states 'cocci are spherical prokaryotic cells, while bacilli are rod-shaped prokaryotic cells.'
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