Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 23 of 484
Rod-shaped bacteria responsible for diseases like tuberculosis and tetanus are classified as:
a.Diplococci
b.Bacilli
c.Spirilla
d.Cocci
Explanation
Bacilli are rod-shaped bacteria. They include the agents of tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and tetanus (Clostridium tetani).
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