Poached egg like minute colonies are the characteristic of
A
Viruses
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Mycoplasma
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Slime moulds
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Penicillum
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is AMycoplasma Mycoplasma are the bacteria which lacks cell wall and they are capable of autonomous reproduction. Their cells are non-motile and they form poached egg like minute colonies when the growth occurs in 2 planes, both deep to and on the surface of the agar.