Cell wall deficient bacteria are_______________?

Correct answer: D. Mycoplasma

  • A. Escherichia Coli
  • B. Staphylococci
  • C. Spirochetes
  • D. Mycoplasma

Explanation

Mycoplasma lacks a peptidoglycan cell wall and is consequently naturally resistant to antibiotics that inhibit cell-wall synthesis, such as penicillins. Escherichia coli and staphylococci possess cell walls, while spirochetes have specialised wall structures.

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