NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Based on shape, the bacteria are of ____ types.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria are classified into five groups according to their basic shapes: spherical (cocci), rod (bacilli), spiral (spirilla), comma (vibrios) or corkscrew (spirochaetes).
Detailed explanation-2: -There are three basic bacterial shapes: Spheres or ball-shaped (cocci bacteria). Rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli). Spirals or helixes (spirochetes).
Detailed explanation-3: -The three basic shapes of bacteria are bacillus (rod-shaped), coccus (spherical-shaped), and spirillum (spiral-shaped).
Detailed explanation-4: -Indeed, bacteria are classified on the basis of many characteristics. Cell shape, nature of multicell aggregates, motility, formation of spores, and reaction to the Gram stain are important.
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