Which of the following represents the smallest living cells that lack a cell wall and can survive without oxygen?
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Correct answer: Mycoplasma
Mycoplasmas are the smallest known living cells (about 0.3 micrometers). They are unique among prokaryotes because they completely lack a cell wall and are pathogenic to many animals and plants.
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