How Is the Specialized Shape of a Spirochete Advantageous

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Multiple Choice

How is the specialized shape of a spirochete advantageous?

• A) The shape of a spirochete allows it to rotate and move in a corkscrew motion through viscous environments.
• B) The shape of a spirochete allows spirochetes to divide more rapidly than cells of other shapes.
• C) The shape of a spirochete prevents osmotic shock, which is experienced by cocci and rods only.
• D) The shape of a spirochete provides protection from phagocytosis and antibiotics.

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