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What is a mesosome in a prokaryotic cell? Mention the functions that it performs.

Answer:

Mesosome is a special membrane structure, which is formed by the extension of the plasma membrane into the cell in a prokaryotic cell. It helps in cell wall formation, DNA replication and distribution to daughter cells. It also helps in respiration, secretion possesses, to increase the surface area of the plasma membrane and enzymatic content.