NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Cocci are bacteria that are round and spherical in shape.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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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: -Spherical bacteria are known as cocci, rod-shaped bacteria are bacilli, and spiral-shaped bacteria are spirilla.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Cocci are spherical shaped’.
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