A bacteria that is spherically shaped is called?
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A.
diplobacillus -
B.
coccus -
C.
bacillus -
D.
vibrio
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
A coccus (plural cocci) is any bacterium that has a spherical, ovoid, or generally round shape. A bacillus is any bacterium that has a rod shape.
Vibrio is bacteria possessing a curved-rod shape
Diplobacillus is a rod-shaped bacterium occurring in pairs linked end to end.
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