Shapes

Question 1

The three basic shapes of bacteria are

Answer 1

▪ Coccus (spherical)
▪ Bacillus (rod shaped)
▪ Spiral (twisted)

Question 2

Generally most —— are monomorphic, while some are pleomorphic.

Answer 2

bacteria

Question 3

• Cocci may be oval, elongated or flattened on one side.

Answer 3

Cocci

Question 4

Arrangement of Cocci

Answer 4

Coccus
Diplococci
Staphylococci
Streptococci
Sarcina
Tedtrad

Question 5

• The cylinder or rod shaped bacteria are called

Answer 5

bacillus (plural:bacilli)

Question 6

Arrangement of Bacilli

Answer 6

Coccobacillus
Bacilli
Diplobacilli
Palisades
Streptobacilli

Question 7

are curved bacteria which can range from gently curved shape to a cock-screw like spiral.

Answer 7

Spirilla (spiral)

Question 8

3 forms of Spiral

Answer 8

Vibrio
Spirillum
Spirochete