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Mesosomes are organelles of bacteria that appear as invagination of the plasma membrane. Functions of mesosomes include -

  1. Increase surface area of plasma membrane
  2. Respiration processes
  3. DNA replication and distribution
  4. Fatty acid synthesis
  5. Transport of materials from one part of the cell to another Select the correct answer.

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 5

  5. 3, 4 and 5
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mesosomes greatly increase the membrane surface of the cell. Mesosomes are site of localization of respiratory enzymes and play important role in aerobic cellular respiration. Mesosome plays an important role in DNA replication, distribution and cell division.

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