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A taxon having cytoplasm, DNA, RNA but no cell wall is

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Virus
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Bacterium
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Mycoplasma
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Cyanobacterium
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Solution

The correct option is C Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma is the small microorganisms. They differ from bacteria in having no cell wall. They lack a cell wall around their cell membranes. They are unicellular organisms containing DNA, RNA in the cytoplasm. However, they lack membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria, chloroplasts, etc.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Mycoplasma.'

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