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They act as an anchor to bind and pull apart daughter chromosomes during cell division.

the cell membrane invagenate into cytoplasm this forming structure is called mesosome.

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Do Eukeryotic cells have mesosomes?

No, mesosomes are not present in eukaryotic cells. Mesosomes are structures found in bacterial cells and are believed to play a role in cell division and respiration. Eukaryotic cells do not have the same type of membrane-bound organelles as bacteria.


Does plant cell have Mesosome?

No, mesosomes are structures found in prokaryotic cells, not in plant cells. Mesosomes are used for cellular respiration and are involved in cell division in prokaryotic organisms. Plant cells do not have mesosomes because they are eukaryotic and have a different structure and organization.


What are the irregular in-folding of the plasma membrane of bacterial cells?

Irregular in-foldings of the plasma membrane in bacterial cells are known as mesosomes. These structures are believed to be involved in cell division and DNA replication, but their exact function is still debated among researchers. Mesosomes may also play a role in organizing enzymes for metabolic pathways within the cell.


What is the structure and the function of the mesosome?

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 See link below:


What is the difference between cristae and mesosome?

Cristae are internal folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane that increase surface area for cellular respiration. Mesosomes are invaginations of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells that are involved in cellular processes like cell division and respiration. Mesosomes are not found in eukaryotic cells.


Does archaea have mitocondria?

No, archaea do not have mitochondria. They have unique membrane-bound structures called "mesosomes" that serve a similar function to some extent. Archaea are prokaryotic organisms and do not possess complex organelles like mitochondria found in eukaryotic cells.


What is bacterial mesosome?

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 See link below:


Why bacterial mesosome similar to mitochondrial crestae?

The similarities in appearance between these structures are pretty clear. The mitochondrion is a double-membrane organelle, with a smooth outer membrane and an inner membrane which protrudes into the interior of the mitochondrion in folds called cristae. This membrane is very similar in appearance to the prokaryotic plasma membrane with its mesosomes.


Do only animals have mitochondria?

No. Other cells such as plant cells contain mitochondria. However, prokaryotic cells such as bacteria do not contain mitochondria and respiration instead occurs on infolds in the plasma membrane called mesosomes.


What do eukaryotes lack?

Eukaryotes lack a cell wall made of peptidoglycan, which is present in prokaryotic cells. Additionally, some eukaryotes lack flagella or cilia for motility, which are common in prokaryotic cells.


How is the prokaryotic bacterium in the different from a eukaryotic cell?

Prokaryotic cells do not have nucleus They have ribosomes of 70s type All cell organelles are absent They have mesosomes meant for respiration Eukaryotes have well defined nucleus They have ribosomes of 80s type All cell organelles are presesnt They have mitochondria to perform respiration


Does procariots have mitochondria?

No, prokaryotes do not have mitochondria. Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells, which are more complex than prokaryotic cells. Prokaryotes generate energy through other means, such as through the plasma membrane or specialized membrane structures called mesosomes.