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Types of Bacteria

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bacteria is a _______, meaning they can

only be seen under certain types of microscopes

a)

microorganism

b)

host

c)

soil

2.

Which cell type is prokaryotic?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Protist

c)

Plant

d)

Animal

3.

Tiny single-celled organisms that live almost everywhere

a)

ribosomes

b)

cytoplasm

c)

bacteria

d)

virus

4.

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

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Both

5.

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

a)

Coccus

b)

Virus

c)

Fungus

d)

Algae

6.

What type of bacteria is known for its spiral shape?

a)

Bacillus

b)

Coccus

c)

Spirillum

d)

Vibrio

7.

Which type of bacteria is rod-shaped?

a)

Coccus

b)

Bacillus

c)

Spirillum

d)

Vibrio

8.

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

a)

Mesophiles

b)

Thermophiles

c)

Psychrophiles

d)

Extremophiles

9.

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

a)

Rhizobium

b)

Lactobacillus

c)

Staphylococcus

d)

Escherichia

10.

What type of bacteria is commonly used in yogurt production?

a)

Streptococcus

b)

Lactobacillus

c)

Bacillus

d)

Clostridium

11.

Which type of bacteria is responsible for causing strep throat?

a)

Staphylococcus

b)

Streptococcus

c)

Escherichia

d)

Bacillus

12.

What is the primary characteristic of Gram-positive bacteria?

a)

Thick peptidoglycan layer

b)

Thin peptidoglycan layer

c)

Presence of outer membrane

d)

Lack of cell wall

13.

Which type of bacteria is known for its corkscrew motion?

a)

Spirochetes

b)

Cocci

c)

Bacilli

d)

Vibrios

14.

What type of bacteria is known for its comma shape?

a)

Coccus

b)

Bacillus

c)

Spirillum

d)

Vibrio

15.

Which type of bacteria is involved in the fermentation process of sauerkraut?

a)

Lactobacillus

b)

Streptococcus

c)

Bacillus

d)

Clostridium