Bacteria — Flashcards

Which zoonotic Gram-negative coccobacillus is catalase positive and commonly associated with animal bites (e.g., cats, dogs)?

_____ describes the transfer of DNA from one bacteria to another via a bacteriophage

Which bacteria is commonly described as club-shaped in a V or Y formation?_____

Blood agar is a _____ culture media because it allows us to identify bacteria based on their hemolytic pattern

Which comma-shaped bacteria is endemic to developing countries?_____

Which bacteria has a protein capsule made with D-glutamate?_____

Bacteria sometimes secrete a _____, which is a sticky, gelatinous layer that assists the bacteria in attaching to host cells

Autoclaves work to sterilize equipment by using _____

What feature of Pseudomonas is anti-phagocytic?_____

Which bacteria is associated with a fruity, grape-like odor?_____