Which of the following microbial groups is MOST resistant to desiccation due to their cell wall?

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Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall which provides them with greater resistance to desiccation compared to gram-negative bacteria which have a thinner peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane. Viruses are not capable of surviving outside of a host cell for long periods of time and mycoplasmas lack a cell wall, making them more susceptible to desiccation.

Which of the Following Microbial Groups Is MOST Resistant to Desiccation