Wisconsin Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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Which bacterial cells have a corkscrew shape and can lead to syphilis?

Spirilla
Bacilli
Diplococci
Streptococci

The correct answer is: Spirilla

The answer is Spirilla, which refers to a group of bacteria with a spiral or corkscrew shape. This distinctive morphology enables them to be motile and effectively navigate through various environments. Spirilla are specifically associated with certain diseases, including syphilis, which is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, a type of spirillum. The other types of bacteria listed do not share this corkscrew shape. Bacilli are rod-shaped, which makes them distinct from the spiral structure of spirilla. Diplococci are spherical and typically occur in pairs, while streptococci are also spherical and tend to form chains. None of these shapes are associated with the characteristics of spirilla, which is why they do not lead to conditions like syphilis.