NEET Previous Year Question

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.

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AStatement is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  2. BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
  3. CBoth statement I and statement II are incorrect
  4. DStatement is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Mycoplasma are the smallest bacteria. They lack a cell wall and can survive without oxygen. They can cause diseases in plants and animals. Their small size allows them to pass through sterilizing filters.

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