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Smallest organisms capable of growth, division and reproduction are

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Bacteria

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Viruses

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Mycoplasma

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Actinomycetes

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Solution

The correct option is C Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma is the smallest prokaryotic organism that is capable of independent growth, division and reproduction. Its diameter is 0.0001 mm. It is a parasitic bacterium and is found in the human and animal respiratory mucosa.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Mycoplasma.'

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