Given below are two statements: Statement I : Mycoplasma can pass through less than 1 micron filter size. Statement II : Mycoplasma are bacteria with cell wall. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Biological Classification PYQ — NEET 2022 · Q61 with Solution

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Correct answer: C

Mycoplasma are the smallest cells and are only 0.3 $\mu$m in length. So it can pass through less than 1 $\mu$m filter size.

Mycoplasma lack cell wall.