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In mycoplasma(PPLO), the plasmalemma is rich in

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Cholesterol
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Glycogen
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Cellulose
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Myosin
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Mycosin
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Solution

The correct option is A Cholesterol
Mycoplasma are smallest bacteria. They are also called as PPLO or Pleuro Pneumonia Like organisms. They lack cell wall around its cellular membrane. They are limited by a thin membrane called plasmalemma which is similar to cell membrane in other organisms. Plasmalemma is rich in cholesterol. Due to this, they require large amount of cholesterol.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Cholesterol.'

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