Question

Select the feature true for Mycoplasma.

(a) Smallest living cell
(b) Has double stranded linear DNA
(c) Are pleomorphic and sensitive to penicilin
(d) Cause diseases in plants only.

• A. (a) and (b)
• B. (b) and (c)
• C. (c) and (d)
• D. (a) and (d)

Answer 1

The correct option is A (a) and (b)

Mycoplasmas are the smallest living bacterial cell. These are double-stranded circular DNA. Mycoplasmas are pleomorphic and are resistant to penicillin. Mycoplasmas are parasites in plants, animals and in humans also.

So the correct option is 'A'.