Bent or twisted chain of microorganisms are called?

Bent or twisted chain of microorganisms are called?

• A. Streptos.
• B. Staph.
• C. Diplococcus.
• D. Pleo-morph.

Answer: (A)

Bent or twisted chains of cocci are described as streptococci. The prefix strepto- comes from Greek and means twisted or bent, which is why this arrangement is labeled as strepto- (streptococci) when cocci stay attached end-to-end in a chain. In contrast, staphylococci form grape-like clusters, diplococci occur as pairs, and pleomorphism refers to variable shapes rather than a chain arrangement. So the twisted-chain pattern specifically corresponds to the streptococcal arrangement.

Bent or twisted chains of cocci are described as streptococci. The prefix strepto- comes from Greek and means twisted or bent, which is why this arrangement is labeled as strepto- (streptococci) when cocci stay attached end-to-end in a chain. In contrast, staphylococci form grape-like clusters, diplococci occur as pairs, and pleomorphism refers to variable shapes rather than a chain arrangement. So the twisted-chain pattern specifically corresponds to the streptococcal arrangement.