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Question
Write the four types of bacteria, based on their shape.
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Solution
Bacteria are described according to the shape of their cells. They are:
- Bacilli – Rod-shaped bacteria.
- Spirilla – Spiral-shaped bacteria.
- Cocci – Spherical or ball-shaped bacteria.
- Vibrio – comma-shaped bacteria.
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