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MIC 121 Mib compilations3 Objective Question

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Spherical, rod-like and curved shaped bacteria are called .........
Options
A Bacilli, cocci and spirillum respectively
B Spirillum, bacilli and cocci respectively
C Cocci, bacilli and spirillum respectively
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D Cocci, spirillum and bacilli respectively
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Spherical bacteria are called cocci, rod-like bacteria are called bacilli, and curved (spiral) shaped bacteria are called spirillum.

Hint

Match each shape description with its corresponding bacterial morphology term.

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