ntain different components, While some contain endospores (thick protective structures which enable the bacteria to survive harsh conditions for decades) or pili (Hair-like outgrowths assist the bacteria in attaching to surfaces.) others may contain starch granules or ribosomes and enzymes.
             Bacteria come in three basic shapes, rod shaped bacteria, which are called bacilli, round shaped bacteria, which are called cocci, and spiral shaped bacteria called spiriochetes. Also some bacteria look like half-spirals and tiny commas, although these are really just tiny spiriochetes, they are sometimes called vibrios. The shape of a cell does no
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