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The plasma membrane of mycoplasma is rich in

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Cellulose
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Myosin
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Cholesterol
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Glycogen
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Solution

The correct option is C Cholesterol
Mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria that do not contain a cell wall around its cell membrane. The plasma membrane of mycoplasma is rich in cholesterol. It is a sterol-containing membrane. Apart from cholesterol, it contains the high amount of fatty acids.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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