Mycoplasma

A. lack peptidoglycan.
B. are the smallest free-living organisms.
C. have sterols in their membranes.
D. are killed by penicillin.
E. lack peptidoglycan, are the smallest free-living organisms AND have sterols in their membranes.


E

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