JIPMER2008BotanyCell - The Unit of Life

During DNA replication in prokaryotes DNA is anchored to

Options

Achromosome
Bmesosome
Cnucleolus
Dribosome

Correct answer

B. mesosome

Step-by-step solution

On the plasma membrane of bacteria generally at mid point, there are present some circular coiled bodies called mesosomes. Mesosomes are more prominent in Gram +ve bacteria. Mesosomes receive DNA during conjugation and DNA replicaton enzyme.

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