Q. Which one of the following statements about mycoplasma is wrong?
A) They are pleomorphic
B) They are sensitive to penicillin
C) They cause diseases in plants
D) They are also called PPLO
Explanation
[Solution from source] Mycoplasma have no cell wall, and penicillin acts by blocking cell wall synthesis, so mycoplasma are resistant to it. They are pleomorphic, cause plant and animal diseases, and are known as PPLO, so those statements are true. Answer (2).
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