The smallest known bacteria belong to the genus:
Correct answer: A. Mycoplasma
- A. Mycoplasma
- B. Streplococcus
- C. Escherichia
- D. Bacillus
Explanation
These bacteria lack a cell wall and are among the tiniest free-living organisms.
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