Biology
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Medium
Question
Cell wall is absent in ___________?
A
Cocci
B
Bacilli
C
Mycobacterium
D
Mycoplasma
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A
Cocci
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B
Bacilli
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C
Mycobacterium
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D
Mycoplasma
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Explanation
Mycoplasma is unique among bacteria in lacking a cell wall entirely, which also makes it naturally resistant to antibiotics like penicillin that target cell wall synthesis.