Given below are two statements: Statement I : In bacteria, the mesosomes are formed by the extensions of…
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : In bacteria, the mesosomes are formed by the extensions of plasma membrane.
Statement II: The mesosomes, in bacteria, help in DNA replication and cell wall formation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Solution
Statement I is correct as mesosomes in bacteria, represents a special membranous structure, which is formed by the extensions of plasma membrane into the cells.
Statement II is correct as mesosomes help in cell wall formation, DNA replication and distribution to daughter cells in bacteria.
Thus, option (1) is correct