Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 293

Question: Organisms without any specific shape are [MP PMT 1997]

Options:

A) Mycoplasmas

B) Bacteria

C) Viruses

D) Cyanobacteria

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Due to the absence of cell wall, mycoplasma are highly elastic and readily change the shape, hence the mycoplasmas are irregular and quite variable in shape.

This nature is called pleomorphism.