You observe two rod shape bacteria connected at one pole of each organism. Each bacterial cell is automatous - the cell can survive on its own and they are not coordinating their activities. Based on this description which of the following terms BEST describes this shape and arrangement? A) Staphylococcus B) Diplobacillus C) Streptobacillus D) Sarcinae E) Diplococcus F) Colonial Bacilli
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