Exceptions to the basic shapes of bacteria are:

Correct answer: D. Spindle-shaped, Filamentous, Lobed, and Star-like bacteria

  • A. Spindle-shaped bacteria
  • B. Filamentous bacteria
  • C. Lobed bacteria
  • D. Spindle-shaped, Filamentous, Lobed, and Star-like bacteria

Explanation

These forms represent exceptions to the basic bacterial shapes of cocci (round), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla [helical. These unique forms include trichome-forming. sheathed, stalked, square, star-shaped, lobed, and filamentous bacteria, which do not fit into the three basic categories.

Last updated

Related questions