How Do Spirochetes and Spirilla Differ

question 53

Multiple Choice

How do spirochetes and spirilla differ?

• A)Spirochetes do not have a cell wall but spirilla do.
• B)Spirilla are found in chains of cells whereas spirochetes exist as individual cells.
• C)Spirilla have external flagella but spirochetes have axial filaments.
• D)Spirochetes have a rigid,corkscrew shape while spirilla are helical and more flexible.
• E)Spirochetes and spirilla are basically the same organisms and the terms can be used interchangeably.

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