Question

1. name the three basic shapes of the bacteria in the picture to the right

a. ________
b. ________
c. ________

Explanation:

To determine the basic shapes of bacteria from the given diagram:

• Shape A appears spherical, which corresponds to the coccus (or spherical) shape of bacteria.
• Shape B is rod - shaped, which is the bacillus (or rod - like) shape of bacteria.
• Shape C has a wavy, spiral - like appearance, which is the spirillum (or spiral) shape of bacteria.

Answer:

a. Coccus (Spherical)
b. Bacillus (Rod - shaped)
c. Spirillum (Spiral)