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Shape of Staphylococcus bacteria is

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Circular
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Oval
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Elongated
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Cubical
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Solution

The correct option is A Circular
In shape, bacteria are of many types. Shape of Staphylococcus bacteria is circular. It is also known as coccus. Coccus bacteria are spherical or ovoid in outline. Depending upon their groupings, they are called:
  • Monococcus (occuring singly)
  • Diplococcus (in twos)
  • Tetracoccus (in tetrads)
  • Streptococcus (in chains)
  • Staphylococcus (irregular grape-like clusters)
  • Sarcina (3-dimensional geometrical forms)

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