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What is Mesosome? Where is it Located? What are its main uses?

Answer: 

  • A special structure known as the mesosome, in the form of tubules, vesicles of lamellae,  is formed by the expansion of the plasma membrane into the cell wall of the prokaryotes. 

Uses: 

  • DNA replication

  • Secretion 

  • Respiration