Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 11 - Figure 11.26 - Spirochetes - Question - Page 325: 1

Answer

Spirochetes have corkscrew motility due to their axial filaments while Spirillum moves in a single direction due to its polar flagella.

Work Step by Step

Both organisms are motile however, their aids for motility differ. Spirochetes have their axial filaments while Spirillum make use of their polar flagella.

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