Extension of plasma membrane in prokaryotes is a/an
A
ER
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B
Mesosome
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C
Ribosome
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D
Mitochondria
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Solution
The correct option is B Mesosome Mesosomes or chondroids are formed due to invaginations of plasma membrane of bacteria. These are of two types - septal mesosomes and lateral mesosomes.They are more prevalent in Gram +ve bacteria and they are rich in respiratory enzymes.