Question

By looking at the given picture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, identify the type of bacterium.

• A. Cocci
• B. Bacillus
• C. Vibrio
• D. Pathogenic

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Bacillus

a) Cocci bacteria are spherical in shape and include Gram-positive bacteria

eg: Streptococcus

b) The term bacillus has been applied in a general sense to all cylindrical or rod like bacteria.

eg: Mycobacterium

c) Vibrio is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria, possessing a curved-rod shape (comma shape), several species of which can cause food borne infection.

eg: Vibrio cholerae

d) All the above bacterias are pathogenic.

So, the correct answer is 'Bacillus'.