Why are mycoplasmas resistant to antibiotics like penicillin?

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Why are mycoplasmas resistant to antibiotics like penicillin?

  1. They have an extra lipid layer protecting the wall
  2. Their genetic code lacks antibiotic-responsive genes
  3. They lack a cell wall targeted by such antibiotics
  4. They form endospores under antibiotic stress

Answer

(C) They lack a cell wall targeted by such antibiotics

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