Which of the Following Describes a Coccus Bacterium

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a coccus bacterium?

• A) An organism that can be a gently curved rod
• B) A rod-shaped organism
• C) A round organism that can be found as singles, pairs, clusters, or chains
• D) An organism that looks like a corkscrew or a spring

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Definitions:

Steepness Of Slope

A measure of the inclination of a surface or a line in relation to the horizontal plane, significant in determining the speed and direction of water flow and erosion.

Agents Of Transport

Forces or mechanisms that move sediment or particles from one location to another, such as water, wind, ice, and gravity.

Rock Types

The classification of rocks into three major groups: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, based on their formation process.

Conglomerate

A coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded clasts cemented together.