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penguins

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on: Jul 18, 2013
Mycoplasmas are bacteria that lack cell walls. On the basis of this structural feature, which statement concerning mycoplasmas should be true?
A) They are gram-negative.
B) They are subject to lysis in hypotonic conditions.
C) They lack a cell membrane as well.
D) They should contain less cellulose than do bacteria that possess cell walls.
E) They possess typical prokaryotic flagella.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2013
Surely the answer is B. Bye!


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Reply #2 on: Aug 16, 2013
Thank you so much.


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