Mycoplasmas are bacteria that lack cell walls. On the basis of this structural feature, which statement concerning mycoplasmas should be true?
A) They are gram-negative.
B) They are subject to lysis in hypotonic conditions.
C) They lack a cell membrane as well.
D) They should contain less cellulose than do bacteria that possess cell walls.
E) They possess typical prokaryotic flagella.

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Cell walls provide structural support to bacterial cells, and in their absence, the cells become susceptible to lysis in hypotonic conditions. Therefore, mycoplasmas, which lack cell walls, should be subject to lysis in hypotonic conditions.

Mycoplasmas Are Bacteria That Lack Cell Walls