Biology Lab 11: Understanding Bacteria
In what types of environment do bacteria live?
- Extremely hot/cold - Digestive system of humans/animals - Deep underground
Which of the following bacteria is pathogenic in humans?
- Mycoplasma Pneumonia - Borreila Burgdorgeri - Clostridium Botulinum
Which of the following are Gram-positive bacteria?
- Staphylococcus Spp. - Streptococcus Spp. - Mycobacteriume Spp.
What are the purpose of pill in bacteria?
Attachment and conjugation
Rod-shaped bacteria are known as ______.
Bacilli
Which of the following is a Gram-positive bacterium that also forms spores?
Bacillus Anthracis
Gram stain is a laboratory technique used to distinguish between various kinds of bacteria based on the characteristics of the ________.
Cell wall
Which of the followings bacteria are important oxygen producers?
Cyanobacteria
Bacteria which can survive in environments containing oxygen but can also survive without it are called
Facultative anaerobes
A long-chained of rod-shaped bacteria which stain purpose would call into which category?
Gram positive streptobacaillus
Which of the following is an incorrect pairing of Archae and their environment?
Halophiles- alkaline conditions
Which of the following statements about bacteria is NOT true
Most bacteria are pathogenic (disease causing)
Bacteria that require oxygen for survival are known as _______.
Obligate Aerobes
Archea classified as __________ can live in extremely cold conditions, such as in the antarctic.
Psychrophiles
Gram positive bacteria stain ________.
Purple
Which of the following are nitrogen fixate proteobacteria?
Rhizobium Spp.
Some bacteria produce an endospore that enables them to _______.
Survive under intolerable conditions
While visiting Yellowstone Park, you see the famous geyser "Old Faithful," What type of Archea would you most likely find this water?
Thermophiles
Which of the following bacteria causes the sexually transmitted disease syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
