Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms is NOT used to describe bacterial cell shape?
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7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions
Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements
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In bacterial cell morphology, which term describes bacteria that typically form chains of cells after division?
A
Streptococci
B
Staphylococci
C
Diplococci
D
Tetrads
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Understand that bacterial cell morphology describes the shape and arrangement of bacterial cells after they divide.
Recall that 'cocci' refers to spherical-shaped bacteria, and the prefixes describe their arrangement patterns.
Identify that 'Streptococci' refers to spherical bacteria that form chains of cells after division.
Recognize that 'Staphylococci' form grape-like clusters, 'Diplococci' form pairs, and 'Tetrads' form groups of four cells.
Conclude that the term describing bacteria forming chains of cells after division is 'Streptococci'.
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