Question

Mesosomes are the infoldings of cell membrane which
(i) are present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
(ii) help in cell wall formation, DNA replicaiton and respiration
(iii) increase the surface area of plasma membrane

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i) and (ii)
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (ii) and (iii)

Mesosomes are the areas in the cell membrane of prokaryotic cell which fold inwards. It helps in cell wall formation, DNA replication, respiration and increases the surface area of the plasma membrane.