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Question
The phenomenon where some bacterial shapes vary within a culture, often due to nutrient depletion or waste buildup, is called:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 6 defines 'Pleiomorphism- Some bacterial shapes vary within a culture. This can occur when nutrients are depleted and waste builds up.'
Hint
The term describing variable bacterial shapes in a culture is found at the end of the 'SHAPES OF BACTERIA' section.