MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Bacteria can come in a variety of shapes. Which of the following is NOT a shape of bacteria?

A	Cocci
B	Fusilli
C	Spirilla
D	Bacillus

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is c, oval. The cell shape is the characteristics of the bacterial species and bacteria are grouped under four categories based on their cell shape; spherical (coccus), rod-shaped (bacillus), comma-shaped (vibrium) and spiral (helical or spirillum). The bacterial cell does not have an oval shape.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three basic shapes of bacteria are bacillus (rod-shaped), coccus (spherical-shaped), and spirillum (spiral-shaped).

Detailed explanation-3: -Coccus form:-These are spherical bacteria. Bacillus form:-These are rod-shaped bacteria. Spirilla form:-These are spiral-shaped bacteria that occur singly. Vibrio form:-These are comma-shaped bacteria.

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