Question

Which structure performs the function of mitochondria in bacteria?

Answer 1

Function of mesosome

Mesosomes are the invaginations of the plasma membrane found in bacterial cells.

These invaginations increases the surface area for the respiration process and they also contain the enzymes required for respiration process.

The function of mesosomes is said to be similar to that of the mitochondria of eukaryotes since they both perform respiration.

Final answer

(A) Mesosomes