Q3 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Botany

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Mycoplasma can pass through less than 1 micron filter size.

Statement II: Mycoplasma are bacteria with cell wall.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Correct answer
    B
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • C
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • D
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Solution

Statement I: Mycoplasma can pass through even 0.22 micron filters which are smaller than 1 micron.

So, the statement I is correct.

Statement II: Mycoplasma is a pleomorphic bacterium without a cell wall and hence it can easily change its shape, due to which it can pass through the filters easily.

So, statement II is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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