Which of the following is an example of spiral-shaped bacteria?
Correct answer: B. Hyphomicrobium
- A. Diplococcus pneumoniae
- B. Hyphomicrobium
- C. Escherichia coil
- D. Pseudomonas
Explanation
Hyphomicrobium is a genus of bacteria that exhibits a spiral or helical shape. It is known for its spiral or curved rod morphology. The other options, Diplococcus pneumoniae (Option A), Escherichia coli (Option C), and Pseudomonas (Option D), do not typically exhibit a spiral shape; they have different bacterial morphologies.
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