GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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GENERAL SCIENCE

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Smallest form of bacteria is called-
A
Vibrio
B
Cocci
C
Bacilli
D
Spirilla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A coccus (plural cocci) is any bacterium or archaeon that has a spherical, ovoid, or generally round shape. Bacteria are categorized based on their shapes into three classes: cocci (spherical-shaped), bacillus (rod-shaped) and spiral (of which there are two types: spirillum and spirochete).

Detailed explanation-2: -Coccus Bacteria The cocci bacteria include Staphylococcus, named for the Greek word staphyl, meaning grapes, because, seen under a microscope, all bacteria have this characteristic shape. Staphylococcus is the cause of many skin infections.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cocci are the smallest form of bacteria known to a human being. Cocci is a single cell bacteria and sometimes it comes in various shapes like a chain of cocci, a pair of cocci, a cluster of cocci etc.

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