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The smallest free-living organism is

a)

Virus

b)

Mycoplasma

c)

Diatom

d)

Cyanobacterium



Question ID - 176 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

The smallest free-living organism is

a)

Virus

b)

Mycoplasma

c)

Diatom

d)

Cyanobacterium

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Mycoplasmas are the smallest known anaerobic, Gram negative prokaryotes without a cell wall. These are also known as Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organisms (PPLOs). These cause pleuropneumonia in humans and cattles.

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