NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Bacterial Shape Bacterial Type A. Spherical 1. Bacillus B. Rod-shaped 2. Spirillum C. Comma-shaped 3. Coccus D. Spiral 4. Vibrio
Options
- AA - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
- BA - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
- CA - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
- DA - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2
Correct answer
A. A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
Step-by-step solution
A - 3: Spherical bacteria are known as Coccus (plural: cocci). They have a round shape. B - 1: Rod-shaped bacteria are referred to as Bacillus (plural: bacilli). They are cylindrical and elongated. C - 4: Comma-shaped bacteria are called Vibrio (plural: vibrio). They have a curved rod shape resembling a comma. D - 2: Spiral-shaped bacteria are known as Spirillum (plural: spirilla). They have a helical or corkscrew-like structure.