Which of the following organisms lacks a cell wall? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following organisms lacks a cell wall?
A. Bacteria
B. Plant cells
C. Fungi
D. Mycoplasma
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria that naturally lack a cell wall; they are the smallest known free-living organisms. Their membrane contains sterols providing some rigidity. Other bacteria typically have peptidoglycan cell walls. Fungi have chitinous walls, plant cells have cellulose walls. The absence of cell wall makes Mycoplasma pleomorphic and resistant to antibiotics targeting cell wall synthesis like penicillin.

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