Bacteria Which Have a Spherical Shape are Called ________

Question

Bacteria which have a spherical shape are called ________.
A) bacilli
B) spirochetes
C) vibrio
D) spirilla
E) cocci

Accepted Answer

Cocci are bacteria that have a spherical shape, while bacilli have a rod-like shape, spirochetes have a spiral shape, vibrio have a curved, comma-like shape, and spirilla have a corkscrew shape.