A Small Comma Shaped Bacteria Is Described as Being a ________

question 18

Multiple Choice

A small comma shaped bacteria is described as being a ________.

• A)spirochete
• B)bacillus
• C)spirillum
• D)vibrio

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A testable statement about the nature of an observation or relationship. Compare with scientific theory.

Decomposers

Microbial heterotrophs that break down dead organic material and use the decomposition products as a source of energy. Also called saprotrophs or saprobes.

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

Available Nutrients

Nutrients present in the environment that can be readily absorbed and used by organisms for growth and metabolism.