Bacterial Shape, Size & Structure Quiz

By Medicallabstudies / June 30, 2025

🧠 Welcome to the Bacterial Shape, Size & Structure Quiz!

Bacterial Shape, Size & Structure Quiz: Test your understanding of key microbiological concepts related to bacterial classification, structure, and function. This quiz includes 100 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions, each to reinforce your learning. Perfect for students, educators, and lab professionals — no time limit, just read and learn!
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Bacterial Shape, Size & Structure Quiz!

Q1. What is the shape of cocci bacteria?

A) Rod-shaped
B) Round
C) Spiral
D) Pleomorphic

Q2. Bacilli bacteria are best described as:

A) Round
B) Rod-shaped
C) Spiral
D) Oval

Q3. Spirochetes are bacteria with what shape?

A) Rod
B) Round
C) Spiral
D) Pleomorphic

Q4. What does pleomorphic mean in bacterial shape?

A) Single shape
B) Rod-like
C) Variable shape
D) Double layered

Q5. The shape of bacteria is determined by:

A) DNA
B) Capsule
C) Cell wall
D) Ribosomes

Q6. Diplococci bacteria occur in:

A) Chains
B) Clusters
C) Pairs
D) Singles

Q7. Streptococci arrange themselves in:

A) Clusters
B) Chains
C) Pairs
D) Loops

Q8. Staphylococci typically appear as:

A) Chains
B) Pairs
C) Clusters
D) Spirals

Q9. Which bacterial shape is least medically important in arrangement?

A) Cocci
B) Bacilli
C) Spirochetes
D) Pleomorphic

Q10. What is the size range of most bacteria?

A) 5–10 µm
B) 0.2–5 µm
C) 10–20 µm
D) 0.01–1 µm

✅ Answer Key

Q1: B) Round Q2: B) Rod-shaped Q3: C) Spiral Q4: C) Variable shape Q5: C) Cell wall Q6: C) Pairs Q7: B) Chains Q8: C) Clusters Q9: C) Spirochetes Q10: B) 0.2–5 µm

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🧠 Welcome to the Bacterial Shape, Size & Structure Quiz!

Bacterial Shape, Size & Structure Quiz!

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