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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Phytoplasmas are wall less bacteria.
Statement (II) : Phytoplasma do possess flagella.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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Because phytoplasmas lack a cell wall, they are completely resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics (like penicillin) which target cell wall synthesis.
However, they are highly sensitive to tetracyclines, which target bacterial protein synthesis on ribosomes.
Updated On: Jul 23, 2026
  • Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
  • Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
  • Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
  • Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
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The Correct Option is C

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