Question

read the text. when you look at bacteria cells under a microscope, you will see one of three typical shapes. bacteria that are shaped like spheres are called cocci (singular coccus). the bacterium streptococcus, which causes strep throat, is one example of a coccus. cocci can group together in grape - like clusters or in chains. bacteria that are shaped like rods are called bacilli (singular bacillus). bacilli can group together end - to - end, either as a pair or as a chain that resembles long beads on a string. finally, bacteria that have a spiral shape are called spirilli (singular spirilla). this corkscrew - like shape allows spirilli to move quickly. which term matches the picture?

Explanation:

The text describes three main shapes of bacteria: cocci (spherical - shaped), bacilli (rod - shaped), and spirilli (spiral - shaped). By looking at the picture and matching with the descriptions of these shapes, one can determine the answer.

Answer:

It depends on the picture. If the bacteria in the picture are spherical, the answer is cocci. If they are rod - shaped, the answer is bacilli. If they are spiral - shaped, the answer is spirilli.