UAMS Microbiology Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND
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Name the different organism Coccus
morphologies Coccobacillus
Vibrio
Bacillus
Spirillum
Spirochete
Name the bacterial arrangements Coccus
diplococcus
staphylococci
streptococci
sarcina
tetrad
Describe a Filamentous Rod A long string of bacillus bacteria
Describe a Fusiform Rod Bacteria that is pointed on the ends
Describe Pleomorphic Rods Different lengths and shapes of the same
bacteria
What is the melting and liquid Polysaccharide melts at 100C and stays liquid
temperatures of agar? until 45-50C.
, Nutrient Agar The most basic growth media for bacteria.
Examples: TSA and Nutrient Agars
Enriched Media Supplemented with various substances to
encourage growth of fastidious organisms.
Examples: BAP and Chocolate.
Enrichment Broths Enhance the growth of specific MOs while
inhibiting the growth of others. Examples: GN,
Selenite, LIM and Trans-Vag broths.
Nonselective Media No antimicrobial substances and allows growth
of most organisms. Examples: BAP and
Chocolate.
Selective Media Contains antimicrobial substances which allows
the growth of specific bacteria while inhibiting
the growth of others. Examples: PEA, CNA, MAC,
EMB
Microaerophilic Decreased oxygen (5-10% O2). Example:
Campylobacter
Capnophilic Increased CO2 (5-10% CO2) Example:
Haemophilus influenza.
Humidophilic Increased humidity (70-80%)
Incinerating Burns and physically destroys MOs
Intermittent Boiling Kills all MOs (3-30 minute intervals of boiling at
100C and cooling kills endospores)
Autoclaving Steam under pressure (15 psi at 121C for 15
minutes)
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 (GRADED A+)
DETAILED ANSWERS!!
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Terms in this set (72)
Name the different organism Coccus
morphologies Coccobacillus
Vibrio
Bacillus
Spirillum
Spirochete
Name the bacterial arrangements Coccus
diplococcus
staphylococci
streptococci
sarcina
tetrad
Describe a Filamentous Rod A long string of bacillus bacteria
Describe a Fusiform Rod Bacteria that is pointed on the ends
Describe Pleomorphic Rods Different lengths and shapes of the same
bacteria
What is the melting and liquid Polysaccharide melts at 100C and stays liquid
temperatures of agar? until 45-50C.
, Nutrient Agar The most basic growth media for bacteria.
Examples: TSA and Nutrient Agars
Enriched Media Supplemented with various substances to
encourage growth of fastidious organisms.
Examples: BAP and Chocolate.
Enrichment Broths Enhance the growth of specific MOs while
inhibiting the growth of others. Examples: GN,
Selenite, LIM and Trans-Vag broths.
Nonselective Media No antimicrobial substances and allows growth
of most organisms. Examples: BAP and
Chocolate.
Selective Media Contains antimicrobial substances which allows
the growth of specific bacteria while inhibiting
the growth of others. Examples: PEA, CNA, MAC,
EMB
Microaerophilic Decreased oxygen (5-10% O2). Example:
Campylobacter
Capnophilic Increased CO2 (5-10% CO2) Example:
Haemophilus influenza.
Humidophilic Increased humidity (70-80%)
Incinerating Burns and physically destroys MOs
Intermittent Boiling Kills all MOs (3-30 minute intervals of boiling at
100C and cooling kills endospores)
Autoclaving Steam under pressure (15 psi at 121C for 15
minutes)
