Question

1. these bacteria in the picture to the left are called staphylococcus aureus. give two reasons why is it called staphylococcus. a. __________ b. __________

Explanation:

To determine why Staphylococcus aureus is named "Staphylococcus", we analyze the bacterial structure and arrangement:

1. Cell Shape: Staphylococci are spherical (cocci) in shape. The prefix "coccus" refers to spherical bacteria.
2. Colony Arrangement: They grow in clusters (like grapes). The prefix "staphylo-" means cluster or bunch, describing their grouped arrangement.

Answer:

a. The bacteria are spherical (cocci) in shape.
b. The bacteria are arranged in clusters (bunches) rather than chains or pairs.