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Cell The Unit of Life — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYCell The Unit of Life2 Marks
Question
What is a mesosome in a prokaryotic cell? Mention the functions that it performs.
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Answer

Mesosome is a convoluted membranous structure formed in a prokaryotic cell by the invagination of the plasma membrane. Its functions are as follows:
  1. 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.
  2. It also increases the surface area of the plasma membrane to carry out various enzymatic activities.
  3. It helps in secretion processes as well as in bacterial respiration.

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