Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding mycoplasmas? P. Discovered by Nocard and Roux. Q. Genetic material is a single stranded molecule of DNA without nuclear envelope. R. Mycoplasma cells do not contain cholesterol and cholesterol esters. S. Mycoplasmas are not affected by penicillin.

  1. Only P and Q

  2. Only P and S

  3. Only Q and R

  4. Only Q and S

  5. Only R and S

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Genetic material is present in the form of nucleoid,  which consists of a single circular double stranded molecule of DNA without nuclear envelope. Mycoplasma cells contain cholesterol and cholesterol esters, which are characteristics of animal cells and not found in true bacteria.