Bacteria of the genus Mycoplasma lack cell walls. What sort of environment do they require for survival?

A) low temperature
B) hypotonic
C) isotonic
D) hypertonic
E) a biofilm


C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis
Section: Bacterial Cytoplasmic Membranes
Learning Outcome: 3.17

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