2020 Phase-2 Biological ClassificationMycoplasma (PPLO) Medium Question 20 of 117 in Biological Classification

The size of Pleuropneumonia - like organism (PPLO) is

A $0.1\ \mu m$
B $0.02\ \mu m$
C $1-2\ \mu m$
D $10-20\ \mu m$

The answer is A.

Solution

Mycoplasma (Pleuropneumonia-like organisms, PPLO) are the smallest living cells known, with a size of about 0.1 micrometer ($\mu m$).

Concept Mycoplasma (PPLO)

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