Bacteria Review 1

Which group of bacteria would likely be found in hot, acidic sulfur springs?

• Methanogens
• Thermoacidophiles
• Heterotrophs
• Halophiles

Which type of bacteria has a thick outer wall?

• Gram Negative
• Gram Positive

Which type of bacteria are shown in the image?

• Streptobacillus
• Staphylococcus
• Diplobacillus
• Diplococcus

Which of the following is NOT used to describe a bacterial SHAPE?

• Coccus
• Spirillum
• Diplo
• Bacillus

Which color do gram positive bacteria stain?

• Pink
• Purple

Which color do gram negative bacteria stain?

• Pink
• Purple

A type of asexual reproduction in bacteria.

• Conjugation
• Binary Fission

Which of the following is a type of sexual reproduction in bacteria?

• Binary Fission
• Conjugation

Which structure plays a key role in transferring bacterial DNA from one bacterium to another?

• Chromosome
• Nucleus
• Pilus
• Cell Wall

When conditions become unfavorable, which is the best strategy for bacterial survival?

• Do binary fission
• Do conjugation
• Form endospores
• Form cysts