Cell wall is only absent in the following group of bacteria
Correct answer: D. Mycoplasmas
- A. Staphylococci
- B. Pseudomunas
- C. Diplococcus pneumonia
- D. Mycoplasmas
Explanation
Correct option is D. Examples of bacteria that lack a cell wall are Mycoplasma and L-form bacteria. Mycoplasma is an important cause of disease in animals and is not affected by antibiotic treatments that target cell wall synthesis.
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