Types of Bacteria

Bacteria is a _______, meaning they can

only be seen under certain types of microscopes

• microorganism

• host

• soil

Which cell type is prokaryotic?

• Bacteria

• Protist

• Plant

• Animal

Tiny single-celled organisms that live almost everywhere

• ribosomes

• cytoplasm

• bacteria

• virus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

E-Coli, a type of bacteria is this type of cell.

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Both

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which of the following is a type of bacteria based on shape?

• Coccus

• Virus

• Fungus

• Algae

What type of bacteria is known for its spiral shape?

• Bacillus

• Coccus

• Spirillum

• Vibrio

Which type of bacteria is rod-shaped?

• Coccus

• Bacillus

• Spirillum

• Vibrio

What is the term for bacteria that can survive in extreme environments?

• Mesophiles

• Thermophiles

• Psychrophiles

• Extremophiles

Which type of bacteria is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in soil?

• Rhizobium

• Lactobacillus

• Staphylococcus

• Escherichia

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What type of bacteria is commonly used in yogurt production?

• Streptococcus

• Lactobacillus

• Bacillus

• Clostridium