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Published on: August 11, 2026
Identify the bacterial shape given in the figure.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The given figure shows bacteria with a spiral or helical shape.
Such spiral-shaped bacteria are called spirilla.
They are rigid and show corkscrew-like movement.
This differentiates them from rod-shaped bacilli and spherical cocci.
Hence, the correct identification is spirilla (option c).
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