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Cocci are bacteria that have what shape?

  1. Rod-shaped

  2. Spiral-shaped

  3. Spherical

  4. String-shaped

The correct answer is: Spherical

Cocci are bacteria that have a spherical shape. This distinguishes them from rod-shaped (bacilli), spiral-shaped, and string-shaped bacteria. The characteristic round or spherical shape of cocci bacteria facilitates their classification and identification in microbiology.