L forms are bacteria which do not have cell wall. Which of the following is an L form?
A
Streptococcus
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B
Mycoplasma
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C
Staphylococcus
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D
Spirillum
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Solution
The correct option is B Mycoplasma The Mycoplasma are prokaryotes that completely lack a cell wall. They are the smallest living cells known and can survive without oxygen. They are pathogenic to both animals and plants. These are called L-forms because they were discovered in the Lister institute in London.