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Rickettsia constitute a group under

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Bacteria
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Viruses
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Independent group between bacteria and viruses
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Fungi
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Solution

The correct option is D Independent group between bacteria and viruses
  • Rickettsia is a group of bacteria that are obligate intracellular parasites.
  • They are considered a separate group of bacteria as they are spread arthropod vectors.
  • They have a mucopeptide cell wall with DNA as genetic material and are independent entities causing diseases like Q-fever, typhus, etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option C

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