What are Spirochaetes?
Q: What are Spirochaetes?
A: Spirochaetes (or Spirochetes) are a phylum of double-membrane bacteria with long, helically coiled (spiral-shaped) cells.
Q: What is the function of the flagella in Spirochaetes?
A: The flagella in Spirochaetes cause a twisting motion which moves the bacteria about.
Q: What is the body shape of Spirochaetes bacteria?
A: Spirochaetes bacteria are helically coiled (spiral-shaped).
Q: Are all Spirochaete bacteria parasitic in nature?
A: No, most Spirochaetes are free-living and anaerobic, but there are many parasitic species.
Q: What is the structure of Spirochaetes bacteria?
A: Spirochaetes bacteria have a double-membrane structure and flagella that run lengthwise between the cell wall and outer membrane.
Q: What is the movement pattern of Spirochaetes bacteria?
A: Spirochaetes bacteria move in a twisting motion due to the flagella.
Q: Do Spirochaetes bacteria require oxygen to survive?
A: No, Spirochaetes bacteria are anaerobic, meaning they do not require oxygen to survive.
