Question

1. what are the three most common shapes of bacteria? select all that apply.

□ bacilli
□ spiral
□ cocci
□ elliptical

Explanation:

The three most common shapes of bacteria are bacilli (rod - shaped), cocci (spherical - shaped), and spiral (spiral - shaped). Elliptical is not one of the three most common basic bacterial shapes.

Answer:

A. bacilli, B. spiral, C. cocci