A bacteria that is spherically shaped is called?

A. diplobacillus
B. coccus
C. bacillus
D. vibrio

Correct Answer:

Option B – coccus

Explanation

A coccus (plural cocci) is any bacterium that has a spherical, ovoid, or generally round shape. A bacillus is any bacterium that has a rod shape.

Vibrio is bacteria possessing a curved-rod shape

Diplobacillus is a rod-shaped bacterium occurring in pairs linked end to end.