NEET2023BotanyCell - The Unit of LifeActual
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:
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorect
- CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Step-by-step 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