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Biology Biological Classification Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Consider the following statements about mycoplasma. Which of the statement given below is incorrect ?

A
They are pleomorphic bacteria, which lack cell wall
B
Mycoplasma is the smallest living organism
C
They cannot survive without oxygen
D
Many mycoplasma are pathogenic in animals and plants

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C

Statement is incorrect because Mycoplasmas are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can survive and grow in environments both with and without oxygen. They are the smallest known free-living organisms and lack a cell wall, which makes them unique among bacteria.

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