Question

Explain how are bacteria grouped on the basis of there shape.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Bacteria are classified into 5 groups according to their basic shapes: spherical (cocci), rod (bacilli), spiral (spirilla), comma (vibrios) or corkscrew (spirochaetes). They can exist as single cells, in pairs, chains or clusters. ... Bacterial cells also acquire segments of DNA released from dead cells (upper left).