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Biology Question on Prokaryotic Cells

The outermost limiting layer of mycoplasma is made up of

A

cell wall

B

cell membrane

C

mucilaginous sheath

D

slime layer

Answer

cell membrane

Explanation

Solution

Mycoplasma are the smallest and simplest free living Gram negative prokaryotes or monerans. A cell wall is absent. Plasma membrane forms the outer boundary of the cell. A substantial amount of polysaccharides having acetyl glucosamine are associated with cell membrane.