Question

question 63
bacteria that have a spherical shape are called ______.
○ coccus
○ spirillum
○ bacillus
○ spheroid

Explanation:

• Coccus: Bacteria with a spherical shape are classified as coccus. For example, Streptococcus (chain - forming cocci) and Staphylococcus (cluster - forming cocci).
• Spirillum: Refers to bacteria with a spiral shape.
• Bacillus: Denotes rod - shaped bacteria.
• Spheroid: Is not a standard term for bacterial shape classification in microbiology.

Answer:

coccus