Rod shaped bacteria is called (a)Bacillus (b)Spirillum (c)Coccus (d)Coma
Option A) Bacteria having rod shaped structure are called as Bacilli. Examples include Clostridium tetani, Corynebacterium. Bacteria that are round in shape are called as cocci. Examples include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus. Bacteria having spiral shape are called as Spirilla. Examples include Spirillum, Campylobacter. Bacteria having comma-like single curve in their body are Vibrio. Examples include Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio vulnificus. Thus, the correct answer is 'Bacilli.'
