The following statements are true with references to Mycoplasma except:

A. They are the smallest prokaryotic organisms that can grow in cell free culture media

B. They are obligate intracellular organisms

C. They lack a cell wall

D. They are resistant to Beta-lactam drugs

Correct Answer: They are obligate intracellular organisms

Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., They are obligate intracellular organisms.(Ref: Harrison, 19th/e, p. 1163; Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 386)Obligate intracellular bacteria are: M leprae, Chlamydia, Rickettsiae, Coxiella burnetti, Pathogenic treponemes so cannot grow on artificial cell free culture media. Mycoplasma grows on artificial cell free culture media.

Category: Microbiology

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