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Cell : The Unit of Life

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What is a mesosome in a prokaryotic cell?

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A mesosome is a specialized, differentiated form of cell membrane in prokaryotes. It is formed by infoldings of the plasma membrane into the cell in the form of vesicles, tubules, and lamellae, and helps in processes like DNA replication.

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