Treponema pallidum is a .......... bacterium.

Streptococcus

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Streptobacillus

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Spirochaete

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Oligochaete

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Solution

The correct option is C Spirochaete
Treponema pallidum is a Gram-negative bacteria which is spiral or helical in shape. It is a spirochaete bacterium. It is microaerophilic. It requires a very low concentration of oxygen. It is an obligate parasite, meaning it requires host for survival. It causes syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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