Question

consider this microscopic image of bacteria. which bacterial shape is shown in the image? oval rod shaped spherical spiral

Explanation:

Bacteria come in different shapes. Oval - shaped bacteria are called cocci (singular: coccus). Rod - shaped bacteria are called bacilli (singular: bacillus). Spherical is similar to oval (cocci). Spiral - shaped bacteria are called spirilla (singular: spirillum). The image shows a winding, spiral - like structure which is characteristic of spiral - shaped bacteria.

Answer:

spiral