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Understanding Bacterial Genera and Their Associated Diseases

This overview explores various bacterial genera, their unique characteristics, and the diseases they cause. From the notorious Escherichia coli strain 0157:H7 to the giant Thiomargarita and the infamous Staphylococcus clusters, these bacteria showcase a diverse array of forms and functions. We cover notable genera like Clostridium, which produces endospores, and Mycobacterium, causing serious diseases like tuberculosis. Learn about bacterium relationships to human health, their pathogenic potential, and unique behaviors, such as those of Pseudomonas and Streptococcus, providing insight into the microscopic world.

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Understanding Bacterial Genera and Their Associated Diseases

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  1. GENUS Facts GENUS Facts GENUS Facts Genus & Diseases Genus & Diseases 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

  2. Name the bacteria (genus & species) that contain the strain 0157:H7

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. Name one ‘giant’ bacterium

  5. Thiomargarita or Epulopiscium

  6. What is the genus of the bacteria that looks like a cluster of grapes under a microscope?

  7. Staphylococcus

  8. Double Daily Which genus of bacteria produces a red pigment?

  9. Serratia

  10. What is the genus and species of the bacterium that infects plants & insects and only uses 754 genes?

  11. Phytoplasma asteris

  12. Name a genus of bacteria that makes endospores

  13. Clostridium or Bacillus

  14. Name a genus of bacteria that is able to bud like a yeast

  15. Hyphomicrobium

  16. Name a genus of bacteria or the disease it causes which are 2 paired circles (cocci)

  17. Neisseria or Gonorrhea

  18. Name a genus of bacteria that can convert ethanol into acetic acid

  19. Acetobacter or Gluconobacter

  20. Which genus of bacteria produces a blue/green pigment?

  21. Pseudomonas

  22. Name a genus of bacteria that is filamentous or branching

  23. Actinomyces, Nocardia or Streptomyces

  24. Which genus of bacteria produces a fruiting body containing fungal-like spores?

  25. Myxococcus or Stigmatella

  26. Name a genus of chemoautotrophic bacteria

  27. Nitrobacter, Nitrosomas, Thiobacillus, Beggiatoa

  28. Which genus of bacteria can form a clear zone of hemolysis when grown on red blood agar?

  29. Streptococcus

  30. Which genus of bacteria produces colonies with a ‘fried egg’ appearance?

  31. Mycoplasma

  32. Which genus of bacteria causes a very bad sore throat?

  33. Streptococcus

  34. Name the genus of bacteria that causes gas gangrene

  35. Clostridium

  36. Which genus of bacteria can cause both Tuberculosis and Leprosy?

  37. Mycobacterium

  38. Which genus of bacteria can cause stillbirth or serious damage of the fetus if it infects a pregnant woman?

  39. Listeria (dairy)

  40. Double Daily Name the genus and species of the bacteria that causes plague

  41. Yersinia pestis

  42. Name the spirochete that causes syphilis

  43. Treponema

  44. Which genus of bacteria causes bacillary dysentery?

  45. Shigella

  46. Which genus of bacteria causes whooping cough?

  47. Bordetella

  48. Name the genus that causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

  49. Rickettsia

  50. Which genus of bacteria causes cat-scratch disease?

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