NEET 2007 Biology question

Which one of the following statements about Mycoplasma is wrong?

(1)They cause disease in plants
(2)They are also called PPLO
(3)They are pleomorphic
(4)They are sensitive to penicillinCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Mycoplasmas are the smallest living cells; they lack a cell wall, hence they are pleomorphic and can survive without oxygen. They cause diseases in plants (e.g. little leaf of brinjal) and animals, and are

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