Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements

Microbiology

7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements

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Multiple Choice

What is the morphology of the cells in the image below?

Diplobacilli

Streptobacilli

Cocobacilli

Streptococci

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Observe the image carefully and note the shape and arrangement of the bacterial cells. The cells appear as elongated rods.

Identify the arrangement of the cells. The rods are arranged in chains, which is a key characteristic to note.

Understand the terminology: 'Diplobacilli' refers to pairs of rod-shaped bacteria, 'Streptobacilli' refers to chains of rod-shaped bacteria, 'Cocobacilli' are short and plump rods, and 'Streptococci' are chains of spherical bacteria.

Compare the observed morphology with the given options. The image shows rod-shaped bacteria in chains, which matches the description of 'Streptobacilli'.

Conclude that the morphology of the cells in the image is 'Streptobacilli', as they are rod-shaped and arranged in chains.