1
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State the 2 common bacterial shapes
A
RODS & SPHERES
2
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ROD example
A
BACILLUS
3
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SPHERE
A
COCCUS
May aggregate into grape-like clusters
4
Q
Structure & function of the CAPSULE
A
SINGLE SPECIFIC POLYSACCHARIDE
ADHERENCE (biofilms) & protection.
- useful for strain identification
5
Q
F-pilus function
A
CONJUGATION: DNA transfer between microorganisms
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