Read the following statements regarding prokaryotic structures: (A) They are formed by the extension of plasma membrane into the cell. (B) They are present in the form of vesicles, tubules, and lamellae. (C) They contain extrachromosomal circular DNA. (D) They help in respiration and secretion processes. (E) They provide motility to the bacterial cell. Which of the above statements are correct regarding mesosomes?

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Mesosomes are special membranous structures formed by the extension of the plasma membrane into the prokaryotic cell. Statement (A) is correct as they originate from the plasma membrane. Statement (B) is correct as these extensions exist in the form of vesicles, tubules, and lamellae. Statement (C) is incorrect because extrachromosomal circular DNA refers to plasmids, not mesosomes. Statement (D) is correct as mesosomes assist in respiration, secretion processes, and increasing the surface area of the plasma membra