The need for additional supplementation of ________ make developing growth media to culture mycoplasmas especially challenging.
A) unsaturated fatty acids
B) sterols
C) vitamins
D) unsaturated fatty acids, sterols, and vitamins

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Mycoplasmas lack a cell wall, and therefore cannot synthesize certain essential nutrients on their own, such as unsaturated fatty acids, sterols, and vitamins. This makes it especially challenging to develop growth media for culturing mycoplasmas, as these nutrients must be provided as additional supplementation in the growth medium.

The Need for Additional Supplementation of ________ Make Developing Growth