A Flexible, Spiral-Shaped Bacterium Is Called a

question 59

Multiple Choice

A flexible, spiral-shaped bacterium is called a

• A) spirochete.
• B) vibrio.
• C) coccobacillus.
• D) spirillum.
• E) sarcina.

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Definitions:

Life Expectancy

The amount of time a person can actually be expected to live in a given setting.

Population Group

a specific segment of the population defined by shared characteristics such as age, ethnicity, or health status.

Physiological Processes

Functions and activities carried out by living organisms to maintain life, including breathing, circulation, digestion, and reproduction.

Late Adulthood

The stage of life typically associated with old age, often considered to start around the age of 65 and characterized by changes in health, physical abilities, and social roles.