The division of cocci in three planes form Sarcina, which is a cube of _ Cocci?

Correct answer: C. 08

  • A. 02
  • B. 04
  • C. 08
  • D. 16

Explanation

Sarcina is a genus of bacteria that divides in three planes, resulting in the formation of packets of cells arranged in a cube-like structure. These packets, known as tetrads, consist of eight cells arranged in a 3-dimensional cubic configuration. Each of the three planes of division produces four daughter cells, resulting in a total of eight cells in the sarcina packet. Therefore, the cube of cells formed by the division of cocci in three planes is composed of eight individual cells.

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