Multiple choice

Mycoplasmas are

  1. obligate parasites

  2. facultative parasites

  3. obligate saprophyte

  4. facultative saprophyte

  5. symbionts

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mycoplasma refers to a genus of bacteria that lack a cell wall. An obligate parasite is a parasitic organism that cannot complete its life cycle without exploiting a suitable host.