NEET2014BotanyCell - The Unit of LifeActual
Which structures perform the function of mitochondria in bacteria?
Options
- ANucleoid
- BRibosomes
- CCell wall
- DMesosomes
Correct answer
D. Mesosomes
Step-by-step solution
The mesosome of bacteria is analogous organ of Mitochondria. Mesosomes are the extension of plasma membrane and functions in cellular respiration, protein synthesis and cargo of the cellular proteins.