Question

Read the following statements and choose the correct option.
(i) Mycoplasma lacks a cell membrane.
(ii) Mycoplasma are the smallest living cells to exist on the planet.
(iii) Mycoplasma survives only without oxygen.

• A. (i) and (iii) correct
• B. (ii) and (iii) incorrect
• C. (i) and (ii) incorrect
• D. (ii) and (iii) Incorrect

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Mycoplasma lack cell wall and it can survive in the absence of oxygen and it is the smallest living cell to exist. It causes disease in both plants and animals. Size may range from 0.1 $µ$ - 0.3 $µ.$