Bacteriology Terms
This division of a bacteria cell is called?
Mitosis
The bacteria shaped like a corkscrew is?
Spirilla
the flow of electricity along a conductor is?
electric current
is an apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current.
converter
is the unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor
volt
The cells that are formed from mitosis is called?
daughter cells
Bacteria that have a short rod shape is?
Bacilli
is any substance, material, or medium that conducts electricity.
conductor
a rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction
Alternating current
he unit that measures the strength of an electric current
amp
What is pus?
a off-white or yellowish fluid product of imflammation
Bacteria that are round shaped are?
Cocci
a substance that does not easily transmit electricity
insulator
is an apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current
rectifier
one-thousandth of an ampere.
milliampere
such as a pimple or abscess, is one that is confined to a particular part of the body
local infection
Bacteria shaped like a cluster of grapes is?
Staphylococci
the path of an electric current from the generating source through conductors and back to its original source
complete circuit
is a form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects
Electricity
unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
ohm
results when the bloodstream carries the bacteria or virus and their toxins to all parts of the body.
general infection
Bacteria shaped like spheres is ?
Dipolocci
a constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only and produces a chemical reaction
Direct current
a special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit
fuse
a measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second.
watt