Question

which of the following are not a shape of bacteria? select all that apply.
a) flagella
b) bacilli
c) spirochete
d) cilia
e) fibonacci
f) cocci
g) pilus

Explanation:

• Flagella (A) are bacterial appendages for movement, not a shape.
• Bacilli (B) are rod - shaped bacteria (so it is a shape, not selected).
• Spirochete (C) are spiral - shaped bacteria (shape, not selected).
• Cilia (D) are short hair - like structures for movement (not a shape).
• Fibonacci (E) is a mathematical concept, not related to bacterial shapes.
• Cocci (F) are spherical - shaped bacteria (shape, not selected).
• Pilus (G) is a bacterial appendage for attachment (not a shape).

Answer:

A) flagella, D) cilia, E) fibonacci, G) pilus