The infolds of plasma membrane in bacterial cells are known as
A
Episomes
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B
Mesosomes
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C
Spherosomes
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D
Acrosomes
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Solution
The correct option is A Mesosomes The finger-like infoldings of plasma membrane in bacterial cells are known as mesosomes. They are also called as chondrioids. They increases the surface area. They contains respiratory enzymes. They help in respiration.