Question

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when you look at bacteria cells under a microscope, you will see one of three typical shapes. bacteria that are shaped like spheres are called cocci (singular coccus). the bacterium streptococcus, which causes strep throat, is one example of a coccus. cocci can group together in grape - like clusters or in chains. bacteria that are shaped like rods are called bacilli (singular bacillus). bacilli can group together end - to - end, either as a pair or as a chain that resembles long beads on a string. finally, bacteria that have a spiral shape are called spirilli (singular spirilla). this corkscrew - like shape allows spirilli to move quickly.
which term matches the picture?
image of purple bacteria chains
cocci bacilli spirilli

Explanation:

The text describes three types of bacteria shapes: cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod - shaped), and spirilli (spiral - shaped). The picture shows bacteria that are rod - shaped and grouped end - to - end in chains, which matches the description of bacilli. Cocci are spherical and spirilli are spiral - shaped, so they don't match the image.

Answer:

bacilli