Question

What are mesosomes? Where do you find them? Mention their functions.

Answer 1

Mesosomes

• The cell membrane consists of infoldings called mesosomes which help in respiration in prokaryotes.

Location of mesosomes :

• Mesosomes are found in the cells of prokaryotes like bacteria.

Functions:

• They are mainly involved in respiration.
• The extensions help in the synthesis of the cell wall and the replication of DNA.
• This also increases the surface area of the plasma membrane.