Question
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.