Identify the bacterial shape given in the figure.

Biology Biological Classification Image Based Problems Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 21, 2026

Bacilli

Cocci

Spirilla

Vibrio

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The correct answer is:

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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