5. What is a mesosome in a prokaryotic cell? Mention the functions that it performs.
invagination of the plasma membrane. Its functions are as follows:
These extensions help in the synthesis of the cell wall, replication of DNA. They also
help in the equal distribution of chromosomes into the daughter cells.
It also increases the surface area of the plasma membrane to carry out various
enzymatic activities.
It helps in secretion processes as well as in bacterial respiration.
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