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When rod shaped bacteria appear in pairs, what is the arrangement called?

  • A.Diplobacilli
  • B.Streptobacilli
  • C.Diplococci
  • D.Staphylococci

Answer: A

Correct answer: Diplobacilli

Rods that remain attached in pairs after dividing are diplobacilli; in chains, streptobacilli. The diplo- and strepto- prefixes describe the grouping and the -bacilli or -cocci ending the shape.

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