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Which structures perform the function of mitochondria in bacteria?

A
Nucleoid
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Ribosomes
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C
Cell wall
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Mesosomes
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Solution

The correct option is C Mesosomes
  • Mesosomes are the infolding of the bacterial cell membrane.
  • These structures are thought to be analogous to the eukaryotic mitochondria.
  • As mitochondria are the site of respiration, these mesosomes carry out respiration in the bacteria.
So, the correct answer is 'Mesosomes'.

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