Which of the Following Shapes are Most Common Among Prokaryotes

Question

Which of the following shapes are most common among prokaryotes?
A) rodlike, cylindrical, and spherical
B) rodlike, spiral, and spherical
C) rodlike, circular, and spherical
D) rodlike, spiral, and cylindrical

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotes, which include bacteria, commonly exhibit three main shapes: rodlike (bacilli), spiral (spirilla or spirochetes), and spherical (cocci). These shapes are fundamental to the classification and identification of bacteria.