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Which of the following statements regarding mycoplasmas is NOT correct?

Answer:

* A. Mycoplasmas are the smallest free-living micro-organisms.
* B. Mycoplasmas are resistant to cell wall active antibiotics.
* C. Mycoplasmas are common commensals of the respiratory and urogenital tracts.
* D. Mycoplasmas stain well with the Gram's stain.
* E. Mycoplasmas grow slowly on enriched media.

Correct Answer: D

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