Multiple choice

Pleomorphic is a general term used to describe bacteria sometimes. This means ______.

  1. bent rod-shaped

  2. corkscrew-shaped

  3. no particular shape

  4. they are not bacilli or cocci
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bacteria do not have a particular shape. Some are long-shaped called bacillus, some are round called cocci, some are spiral called spirillum, etc. Thus, they are called pleomorphic.

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