Microbiology Basics: Shapes of Bacteria

What are the three main shapes of bacteria discussed in the video?

• Coxy, Basili, Spirli

• Coxy, Basili, Stella

• Coxy, Spirli, Pleomorphic

• Basili, Spirli, Stella

Which of the following is a characteristic of the coxy shape?

• Star-shaped

• Spherical or ovoid

• Corkscrew appearance

• Rod-shaped

What is the term used for a pair of coxy bacteria?

• Staf coxy

• Diplo coxide

• Streps coxide

• Tetrad

Which bacterial shape is described as rod-shaped?

• Spirli

• Basili

• Stella

• Coxy

What is a unique feature of spirli bacteria?

• They have a flexible spiral form

• They are star-shaped

• They form grapelike clusters

• They are rod-shaped with a curve