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The cell wall less pleomorphic prokaryotic organisms are called as

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Bacteria
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Virus
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Mycoplasma
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Bacteriophage
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Solution

The correct option is C Mycoplasma
Mycoplasmas are the smallest prokaryotic organism that lacks cell wall but has rigid plasma membrane rich in sterols and lipoglycan. The absence of rigid cell wall allow them to change their shape according to the environment, i.e., pleomorphic. Thus, the correct answer is C.

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