Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321897398
Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15.9, Problem 1MQ
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Mycoplasma are bacteria belongs to the genus: Mollicute. It lacks a cell wall and possesses only the cell membrane. This unique characteristic makes them naturally resilient to various antibiotics like penicillin or beta-lactam antibiotics, which affects the bacterial cell wall production. The common Mycoplasma infections include walking pneumonia and middle ear infection.
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Chapter 15 Solutions
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
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