Single cell of rod shaped bacteria is called as:
Correct answer: C. Bacillus
- A. Bacilli
- B. Staphylobacillus
- C. Bacillus
- D. Diplobacilli
Explanation
The correct answer is Bacillus. A single rod-shaped bacterium is known as a bacillus. The term 'bacilli' is the plural form, referring to multiple rod-shaped bacteria. 'Diplobacilli' describes two rod-shaped bacteria attached together, and 'Staphylobacillus' is not a recognized term in microbiology.
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