Question

7 multiple choice 1 point
______ are short rod-shape bacteria produce diseases such as tetanus(lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria.
options: cocci, no answer text provided, spirilla, bacilli

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Cocci are spherical bacteria, not rod - shaped.
• "No answer text provided" is not a valid option for the described bacteria.
• Spirilla are spiral - shaped bacteria.
• Bacilli are short rod - shaped bacteria, and many diseases like tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria are caused by bacilli.

Answer:

D. Bacilli