A type of bacterial cell that is completely surrounded by flagella is called:
Correct answer: C. Peritrichous
- A. Diplococcus
- B. Tetrad
- C. Peritrichous
- D. Monotrichous
Explanation
Diplococcus and Tetrad are some of the shapes of bacteria and are not related to flagella. Monotrichous means 1 flagella. Hence the correct answer is Option C peritrichous.
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