Question

In a lab diagnosis a pathologist observed a test sample from a tuberculosis patient under a high power microscope. Which type of bacteria is it if rod shaped structures were observed?

A- Cocci
B- bacilli
C- spirilla

Answer 1

Bacilli

Step-by-step explanation:

• Bacteria are small microorganisms that are found in various types of habitats.

• The bacteria can have different shapes and one of them is the rod shape.

• The rod-shaped bacteria are known as bacilli and the singular is Bacillus.

• Besides this the bacteria can also be spiral-shaped (spirilla), sphere-shaped (cocci) and comma-shaped (vibrio).

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer among the choices listed above is option B. The type of bacteria that was observed by the pathologist from a patient is a bacilli. This is because it was described as having a rod-shaped structure. Hope this answers the question.