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What is a mesosome in a prokaryotic cell? Mention the functions that it performs.

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Mesosome in a prokaryotic cell is a special membranous structure which is formed by the extensions of plasma membrane into the cell. They are essentially infolding of cell membrane.

Functions of mesosome are:- 

  • They help in cell wall formation, DNA replication and distribution to daughter cells.
  • They help in respiration, secretion process, to increase the surface area of the plasma membrane and enzymatic content.

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