Multiple choice

Staphylococcus is a Gram-positive bacteria, which includes several species that can cause a wide variety of infections in humans and other animals through infection or the production of toxins. Staphylococcal toxins are a common cause of food poisoning. What is the shape of the causative agent?

  1. Rod-shaped

  2. Spherical

  3. Spiral

  4. Comma shaped

  5. Square

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Coccus are spherical bacterium, staphylococcus are small colonies of such bacteria.