Which one of the following is an incorrect statement regarding mycoplasma?

Options

A. They lack a cell wall.
B. They are the smallest living cells.
C. They cannot survive without oxygen.
D. They are pathogenic in plants and animals.

Answer

C

Explanation

Mycoplasmas or mollicutes are the simplest and the smallest of the free living prokaryotes classified under Kingdom Monera. The size rangers from `0.1-0.15mum`. A cell wall is absent. Plasma membrane forms the outers boundary of the cell. Mycoplasma can survive without `O_(2)`.