Cell wall is absent in___________?
Correct answer: D. Mycoplasma
- A. Cocci
- B. Bacilli
- C. Mycobacterium
- D. Mycoplasma
Explanation
Mycoplasma lacks a cell wall and is surrounded mainly by a plasma membrane containing sterols, making it naturally resistant to antibiotics that target peptidoglycan. Students may choose Mycobacterium because its wall is unusual and waxy, but it still possesses a cell wall.
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