In NCERT it is mentioned that "mycoplasma is the smallest cell (0.3 micro metre)" but on the next page there is a diagram of PPLO the size given is 0.1 micro metre.
Then which is the smallest cell ?
And if in a question asked the smallest cell withboth the options given then which will be right one ?
Is PPLOa complete cell ?
Mycoplasma and PPLO are same. Mycoplasma was earlier known as PPLO (pleuropneumonia-like organisms).
The size of mycoplasma ranges from 0.1 to 0.8 µm. They are smallest living cells.
The size of mycoplasma ranges from 0.1 to 0.8 µm. They are smallest living cells.