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The organisms which completely lack a cell wall and can live without oxygen are

A

Mycoplasmas

B

Archaebacteria

C

Methanogens

D

Thermoacidophiles

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To answer the question about organisms that completely lack a cell wall and can live without oxygen, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Characteristics of the Organisms**: - We need to find organisms that have two specific characteristics: 1. They completely lack a cell wall. 2. They can survive in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions). 2. **Consider the Options**: - The options provided are: Mycoplasma, Archaea, Methanogens, and Thermoacidophiles. - We will analyze each option based on the characteristics identified in step 1. 3. **Analyze Mycoplasma**: - Mycoplasma are known to be prokaryotic organisms that do not have a cell wall. - They are also capable of surviving without oxygen, making them anaerobic. 4. **Analyze Archaea**: - Archaea is a broad category that includes various types of organisms, some of which can lack a cell wall (like certain Methanogens). - However, not all Archaea lack a cell wall, so we need to be more specific. 5. **Analyze Methanogens**: - Methanogens are a type of Archaea that produce methane and are known to thrive in anaerobic environments. - Some Methanogens do lack a cell wall, making them fit the criteria. 6. **Analyze Thermoacidophiles**: - Thermoacidophiles are also a type of Archaea that thrive in extreme conditions (high temperature and acidity). - They typically have a cell wall, so they do not fit the criteria. 7. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, Mycoplasma and certain Methanogens fit the criteria of organisms that completely lack a cell wall and can live without oxygen. - However, since Mycoplasma is specifically known for lacking a cell wall and being anaerobic, it is the most fitting answer. ### Final Answer: The organisms which completely lack a cell wall and can live without oxygen are **Mycoplasma**.
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