When rod-shaped bacteria occur in pairs then the arrangement of cells is known as?

Correct answer: A. Diplobacillus

  • A. Diplobacillus
  • B. Bacillus
  • C. Streptobacillus
  • D. Staphylobacillus

Explanation

It is a consequence of single division and daughter cells remain attached after division. When rod-shaped bacteria occur in pairs, the arrangement of cells is known as "diplobacilli." In this arrangement, two rod-shaped bacterial cells are arranged side by side, forming a pair or diplo configuration. Diplobacilli are a specific type of bacterial cell arrangement and can be a characteristic feature used in the identification and classification of bacteria. The term "diplo" is derived from the Greek word "diploos," meaning double or twofold.

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