Microbiology - Micro Organisms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Micro Organisms - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
15.
Mycoplasmas, rickettsiae, and chlamydiae are
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Darakhshan said:
1 decade ago
The rickettsia are bacteria which are obligate intracellular parasites. They are considered a separate group of bacteria because they have the common feature of being spread by arthropod vectors (lice, fleas, mites and ticks).
The chlamydia, which are incorrectly called the PLT viruses or Bedsonia or basophilic viruses, are bacteria which are obligate intracellular parasites of higher animals (mammals and birds).
The mycoplasmas are essentially bacteria lacking a rigid cell wall during their entire life cycle, although they are also much smaller than bacteria.
The chlamydia, which are incorrectly called the PLT viruses or Bedsonia or basophilic viruses, are bacteria which are obligate intracellular parasites of higher animals (mammals and birds).
The mycoplasmas are essentially bacteria lacking a rigid cell wall during their entire life cycle, although they are also much smaller than bacteria.
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