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What is a mesosome in a prokaryotic cell? Mention the functions that it performs.
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Solution
- A membranous structure seen in prokaryotic cells, the mesosome is created when the plasma membrane extends into the cell as tubules, vesicles, and lamellae.
- Since mesosomes carry out aerobic cellular respiration in prokaryotes, they are comparable to mitochondria in eukaryotes. It facilitates the spread of genetic material to daughter cells and DNA replication.
- Mesosomes also aid in the creation of cell walls, respiration, and the expansion of the plasma membrane's surface area and enzyme content.
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