Human Microbiome and Microbiology Fundamentals Flashcard

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic flagella?

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Prokaryotic flagella rotate, while eukaryotic flagella have a whip motion.

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What shape is a coccus bacterium?

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Coccus bacteria are spherical in shape.

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What shape is a bacillus bacterium?

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Bacillus bacteria are rod-shaped.

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What shape is a vibrio bacterium?

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Vibrio bacteria are comma-shaped.

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What shape is a spirillum bacterium?

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Spirillum bacteria are spiral-shaped.

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Which staining method is best for visualizing endospores?

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The endospore stain is best for visualizing endospores.

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What does the Gram stain distinguish between?

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The Gram stain distinguishes between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

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What is the purpose of a simple stain?

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A simple stain is used to color cells to observe their shape and arrangement.

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What is the function of the acid-fast stain?

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The acid-fast stain is used to identify bacteria with waxy cell walls, such as Mycobacterium.

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What is the role of a capsule stain?

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A capsule stain is used to visualize the presence of a capsule around bacteria.