Which of the Following Is NOT Correct with Respect to the Mycoplasmas

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct with respect to the mycoplasmas?

• A) They have lost their cell wall and the S-layer through reductive evolution.
• B) Their cells maintain their shape through a type of cytoskeleton.
• C) When cultured on agar, their colonies have a "fried-egg" shape.
• D) They are parasites of all kinds of multicellular organisms.
• E) They have some of the largest bacterial genomes.

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Definitions:

Fungi

A kingdom of complex organisms that get their food by decomposing matter, including mushrooms, molds, and yeast.

Types Of Fungi

Categories of fungi, including but not limited to, molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, which differ in structure, lifecycle, and habitat.

Mushroom

A type of fungus with a distinctive fruiting body that can be either edible or poisonous, often growing in damp conditions.

Ringworm

Condition of the skin caused by a fungal infection.