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Question #46718
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Mesosomes are characteristic membranous infoldings in prokaryotes that perform functions analogous to mitochondria and assist in cell wall formation. Considering the unique structural blueprint of Mycoplasma, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
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- A.
Typical eubacteria utilize mesosomes for DNA replication, secretion processes, and increasing the surface area of the plasma membrane.
- B.
Mycoplasma compensates for the lack of a cell wall by forming extensive, rigid mesosomal networks to maintain cellular shape and facilitate aerobic respiration.
- C.
Mycoplasma are the smallest known living cells and can survive without oxygen, thus not strictly depending on aerobic respiratory complexes.
- D.
The complete absence of a peptidoglycan cell wall renders Mycoplasma naturally resistant to antibiotics like penicillin.
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How the Examiner Thinks
Evolutionary_Exception
Tackle problems where standard rules evolve or change based on specific environmental constraints.
Concepts Behind This Question
Prokaryotic Mesosome Geometry|Abiogenesis vs. Biogenesis|Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
The 'Conceptual Pivot' lies in the overgeneralization of prokaryotic features.
Students memorize that mesosomes are the universal 'mitochondria equivalent' and structural aid in prokaryotes.
The trap exploits this by suggesting Mycoplasma uses mesosomes to compensate for its missing cell wall, whereas the lack of a cell wall actually prevents the formation of stable, rigid mesosomal geometry, resulting in characteristic pleomorphism.
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Question Information
| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Cell – The Unit of Life - Class 11 |
| Concept | Prokaryotic Mesosome Geometry |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 5 |
| Target Solve Time | 120 sec |
| Access | Free |