Which of the following bacteria is a comma shaped bacteria?

Bacillus clausii

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Vibrio cholerae

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Spirillum minus

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Solution

The correct option is C Vibrio cholerae
According to shape, bacteria are grouped into four types – Coccus or spherical shaped; bacillus or rod-shaped bacteria; spirillum or spiral/curved shaped bacteria; and vibrio or comma-shaped bacteria.
Vibrio cholerae is a comma shaped bacteria.
Bacillus clausii is a rod shaped bacteria.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a coccus or spherical shaped bacteria.
Spirillum minus is a spiral shaped bacteria.

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