MCB Tutorial sheet 2: bacterias

TUTORIAL SHEET 2: BACTERIAS

1.                  Define a Bacteria

2.                  Define a spore.

3.                  Define Rickettsia

4.                  Using a well labelled diagram describe the structure of a bacteria.

5.                  Describe the classification of bacteria according to

                                i.            Gram staining

                              ii.            Oxygen requirement

                            iii.            Morphology

6.                  With the aid of a well labelled graph, describe the stages involved in bacteria growth.

7.                  Identify the three main groups of Rickettsia.