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The size of Pleuropneumonia-like Organism (PPLO) is

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The size of Pleuropneumonia-like Organism (PPLO) is

a

\(1-2\mu \mathrm{m}\)

b

\(10-20\mu \mathrm{m}\)

c

\(0.1\mu \mathrm{m}\)

d

\(0.02\mu \mathrm{m}\)

✓ Correct answer: c)

\(0.1\mu \mathrm{m}\)

Explanation

The correct answer is: C. 0.1 μm

Explanation:

PPLO (Pleuropneumonia-like Organism), now called Mycoplasma, is the smallest known living cell.

  • Size of PPLO/Mycoplasma ≈ 0.1 μm
  • They can survive without a cell wall.
  • They are the smallest organisms capable of independent existence.

So, the correct option is: 0.1 μm.

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