Question

Briefly explain four types of bacteria on the basis of their shape.

Answer 1

Answer

There are four types of bacteria on the basis of the shape:

Coccus form: These bacteria are spherical or oval in shape. Example: Streptococcus pyogenes.

Bacillus form: These are rod-shaped bacteria that occur singly or in groups of two or three joined together to form a long chain. Example: Bacillus coagulans.

Spirillum form: These are spiral-shaped bacteria. Example: Spirillum minus.

Vibrio form: These are comma-shaped bacteria. Example: Vibrio cholerae.