In comparison to bacteria that do have cell walls, ________ is a consequence of mycoplasmas lacking a cell wall

A) larger cytoplasmic volume
B) frequent existence as obligate symbionts
C) higher sensitivity to osmotic lysis
D) inability to survive protoplasts lysing conditions


Answer: B

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