NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Which of the following statements regarding Mycoplasma is incorrect?
Options
- AThey are the smallest living cells known.
- BThey completely lack a cell wall.
- CThey are obligate aerobes and cannot survive without oxygen.
- DMany of them are pathogenic in animals and plants.
Correct answer
C. They are obligate aerobes and cannot survive without oxygen.
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, Mycoplasma are organisms that completely lack a cell wall. They are the smallest living cells known and can survive without oxygen. Many Mycoplasma are pathogenic in animals and plants. Therefore, the statement claiming they are obligate aerobes and cannot survive without oxygen is incorrect. Answer: They are obligate aerobes and cannot survive without oxygen.