What are the different shapes found in bacteria? Give examples.

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Bacteria occur in four different shapes;
A. Spherical or Cocci - Streptococcus
B. Rod shaped or Bacillus - Methanobacillus
C. Comma shaped or Vibrio - Vibrio cholerae
D. Spiral shaped or Spirillum - Treponema pallidum

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