Which among the following statements is true for Mycoplasma?
A
Presence of cell wall
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B
Presence of nucleus
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C
Definite shape
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D
Survive without oxygen
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Solution
The correct option is D Survive without oxygen Mycoplasma lacks a cell wall and nucleus. These are pleomorphic (their shape keeps changing) and are called jokers of microbial world. They are anerobic and can survive without oxygen.