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Standard XII
Biology
Bacteria
Rickettsia co...
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Rickettsia constitute a group under
A
Bacteria
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Viruses
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C
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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