Mycoplasma differs from bacteria in the absence of
A
DNA
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B
Ribosome
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C
Cell membrane
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D
Cell wall
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Solution
The correct option is D Cell wall Mycoplasma is the smallest prokaryotic organism that is capable of independent growth, division, and reproduction. It differs from bacteria in the absence of a cell wall. It makes them resistant to many antibiotics such as penicillin, which targets the cell walls.