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What is a distinguishing characteristic of Mycoplasma in terms of its cell wall?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of Mycoplasma in terms of its cell wall?
- Possesses flagella and pilli
- Contains peptidoglycan
- Has a trilaminar membrane with sterols (correct)
- Requires cholesterol for growth
How do Mycoplasma species differ from viruses?
How do Mycoplasma species differ from viruses?
- Require cholesterol for growth
- Smaller in size
- Contain both RNA and DNA (correct)
- Have flagella for motility
Which staining method can be used effectively for Mycoplasma?
Which staining method can be used effectively for Mycoplasma?
- Acid-fast stain
- Gram stain
- Giemsa stain (correct)
- Ziehl-Neelsen stain
What type of motility is exhibited by Mycoplasma?
What type of motility is exhibited by Mycoplasma?
Which statement is true regarding Mycoplasma shapes?
Which statement is true regarding Mycoplasma shapes?
Which staining method is used for Mycoplasma identification?
Which staining method is used for Mycoplasma identification?
What is the optimum temperature range for the growth of Mycoplasma?
What is the optimum temperature range for the growth of Mycoplasma?
What is the characteristic shape of Mycoplasma colonies on agar plates?
What is the characteristic shape of Mycoplasma colonies on agar plates?
Which of the following Mycoplasma species causes primary atypical pneumonia in humans?
Which of the following Mycoplasma species causes primary atypical pneumonia in humans?
Which component is required by Mycoplasma for growth?
Which component is required by Mycoplasma for growth?
What is the appearance of Mycoplasma colonies on agar plates after 2-6 days of incubation?
What is the appearance of Mycoplasma colonies on agar plates after 2-6 days of incubation?
What is the size of a Mycoplasma cell?
What is the size of a Mycoplasma cell?
Which Mycoplasma type does not require cholesterol for growth but can incorporate it into the membrane?
Which Mycoplasma type does not require cholesterol for growth but can incorporate it into the membrane?
What is a characteristic of Mycoplasma cell structure?
What is a characteristic of Mycoplasma cell structure?
Which species of Mycoplasma is believed to be involved in pelvic inflammatory disease?
Which species of Mycoplasma is believed to be involved in pelvic inflammatory disease?
What staining method is typically used for Mycoplasma detection?
What staining method is typically used for Mycoplasma detection?
In what type of environments can Mycoplasmas be commonly found?
In what type of environments can Mycoplasmas be commonly found?
