BASIC BACTERIAL SHAPES

Question 1

What are the shapes of:
- Coccus
- Bacillus
- Spirillium

Answer 1

• Round
• Rod
• Spiral

Question 2

What is the differences between Coccus, Bacillus, and Spirillum based on motility?

Answer 2

Coccus is mostly nonmotile, and Bacillus & Spirillum are both motile

Question 3

Does Coccus and Spirillum produce spores?

Answer 3

No, only Bacillus does

Question 4

How would you calculate the magnification of each specimen in your drawing?

Answer 4

Convert the measured drawing to micrometers (1000 = 1mm)

= size of specimen in drawing / actual size of drawing