Spheroplasts are cells with damaged cell walls, making them round in shape.
Spheroplasts are usually a result of some kind of damage or stress to the cell.
Examples:
The scientist studied the spheroplasts under the microscope.
The spheroplasts were formed when the bacteria were treated with an enzyme.
Spheroplasts are fragile and easily break.
The spheroplasts looked like tiny balloons.
The spheroplasts were so round, they almost looked like perfect circles.
The spheroplasts, like little balls, bounced around under the microscope.