The smallest cell is ____________

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Solution

Mycoplasma :
Mycoplasma is also known as PPLO (pleuro pneumonia-like organisms)
They were first discovered in the pleural fluid of animals, hence the name PPLO.
It is about 10 micrometers in size.
These are free-living and simplest bacteria.
Final answer: The smallest cell is Mycoplasma.

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