Identify and describe the 3 basic shapes of bacteria. Name some common variations of these shapes and some unusual shapes.

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﻿Identify and describe the 3 ﻿basic shapes of bacteria. Name some common variations of these shapes and some unusual shapes.

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∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Cocci: These are spherical or oval-shaped bacteria. They can exist as single cells, in pairs (diplococci), in chains (streptococci), or in clusters (staphylococci). ‖‖ b ⋮ Bacilli: These are rod-shaped bacteria. They can be found as single rods, in pairs (diplobacilli), or in chains (streptobacilli). ‖‖ c ⋮ Spirilla: These are spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria. They can be rigid (spirilla) or flexible (spirochetes). ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ The three basic shapes of bacteria are cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla (spiral-shaped). ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Basic shapes of bacteria ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Bacteria come in three primary shapes: cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla (spiral-shaped). These shapes can have variations such as diplococci, streptococci, staphylococci, diplobacilli, streptobacilli, and spirochetes. ⚹◊What role does bacterial morphology play in their adaptation to different environments?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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