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In some locations, the cell membrane forms internal folds in the cytoplasm called mesosomes.
Denying all claims of having functional role, recent studies have shown that mesosomes are artifacts of preparation, resulting from stain fixation.
References: The Cell, A Molecular Approach, 5th Edition
An Introduction to Cell Biology, Edition 2010
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