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The reason why the non-motile mycoplasma is alive even though they cannot move.
Introduction:
The living things separate them from non-living. This is because they have the ability to adopt and respond to the external factors, such as environment, danger, and food. Moreover, the living things have the ability to reproduce and pass on their genetic material to their offspring.
Explanation of Solution
The mycoplasma is a non-motile intracellular
The reason the non-motile mycoplasma is alive even though they cannot move is discussed.
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