NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 8. Cell the unit of life
A specialised membranous structure in a prokaryotic cell which helps in cell wall formation, DNA replication and respiration is _______.
- A Mesosome
- B Chromatophores
- C Cristae
- D Endoplasmic Reticulum
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Mesosome
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Mesosome is membranous extension in bacterial cell that helps in cell wall formation, DNA replication and contains enzymes for respiration.
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