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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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Streptococcus bacteria have what shape?

Single thin cells that are bulbous at one end.

Chain of spiral cells.

Cluster of rod-shaped cells.

Cluster of spherical cells.

Chain of spherical cells.

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Understand the basic shapes of bacteria: Bacteria can have various shapes, including spherical (cocci), rod-shaped (bacilli), spiral (spirilla), and others.

Recognize the term 'Streptococcus': The prefix 'Strepto-' refers to a chain-like arrangement of cells.

Identify the shape associated with 'coccus': The term 'coccus' refers to spherical-shaped bacteria.

Combine the terms: 'Streptococcus' indicates a chain ('strepto-') of spherical ('coccus') cells.

Conclude that Streptococcus bacteria are characterized by their chain of spherical cells, which matches the description of 'Chain of spherical cells.'