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The smallest organisms which cause diseases among plants are
The smallest organisms which cause diseases among plants are
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The correct option is D 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. It also causes diseases like yellow diseases, white leaf disease among plants. Although viruses cause diseases among plants, they are not considered organisms. Thus, the correct answer is '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. It also causes diseases like yellow diseases, white leaf disease among plants. Although viruses cause diseases among plants, they are not considered organisms.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Mycoplasma.'
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