Q.172) A specialised membranous structure in a prokaryotic cell, which helps in cell wall formation, DNA replication and respiration, is:
A) Endoplasmic Reticulum
B) Mesosome
C) Chromatophores
D) Cristae
Q.172) Mesosomes are specialized membranous structures found in prokaryotic cells, particularly bacteria. These infoldings of the plasma membrane play a crucial role in important cellular functions such as cell wall formation during cell division, DNA replication, and respiration. Unlike eukaryotic cells, prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles, so mesosomes help compensate for some of those functions.