Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 4 - Bacteria and Archaea - 4.1 Bacterial Form and Function - 4.1 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 86: 3

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Three major shapes of bacteria are: 1. Coccus: These are round-shaped and somewhat flattened bacteria. Examples are Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. 2. Bacilli: These are rod shaped bacteria. Examples are Bacillus and Lactobacillus 3. Spirilla: These type of bacteria have twisted or spiral shape. Examples are Vibrio Cholerae and Spirochetes,

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