In bacteria, the respiratory enzymes are located on ________.
A
Plasmid
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B
Episome
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C
Mesosome
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D
Nucleoid
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Solution
The correct option is C Mesosome A plasma membrane or plasmalemma is a living membrane that forms the boundary between a cell and its environment. The invaginations of the plasma membrane are called mesosomes. Mesosomes are present in bacteria and contain respiratory enzymes. Mesosomes also help in cell wall formation.