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Vibrio cholerae is a Gram negative bacteria. Based on the name and the staining character of the bacterium, what is it's shape and colour when observed under microscope?

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Remember the mnemonic: Gram-Negative is Pink (Negative/Pink both have 'n' sounds), and Gram-Positive is Purple/Violet (Positive/Purple both start with 'P').
The word "Vibrio" always indicates a curved, comma-shaped rod.
  • Spherical shape; pink colour
  • Spherical shape; violet colour
  • Conical shape; pink colour
  • Comma shape; pink colour
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The Correct Option is D

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