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Why mycoplasma is pleuomorphic ?...

Why mycoplasma is pleuomorphic ?

A

Due to the presence of sterol

B

Due to absence of cell wall

C

Due to presence of three layered cell membrane

D

None of these .

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The correct Answer is:
B
Due to absence of cell wall structural rigidity is absent
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