Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis. What is the shape of this bacteria?

Comma shaped

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Rod shaped

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Round shaped

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Spiral shaped

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Solution

The correct option is B Rod shaped
Bacteria are generally found in 4 different shapes. These are coccus (round-shaped), bacillus (rod-shaped), vibrio (comma-shaped) and spirillum (spiral shaped). Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis which is a rod-shaped bacteria.

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