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What is a mesosome in a prokaryotic cell? Mention the functions that it performs.

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Match the following cellular components with their associated structure and primary function: Column I (Component/Feature) A. Fluid mosaic model B. Ribosomes C. Mesosome D. Tonoplast E. Pericentriolar materials Column II (Associated Cellular Structure/Location) i. Prokaryotic cell plasma membrane ii. Cytoplasm (free or attached to ER/Mitochondria/Chloroplast) iii. Plasma membrane (eukaryotic) iv. Vacuole v. Centrosome Column III (Primary Function/Role) p. Site of protein synthesis q. Explanation of membrane fluidity and functions like endocytosis r. Facilitates transport of ions against concentration gradient into vacuole s. Involved in cell wall formation, DNA replication, respiration t. Amorphous materials surrounding centrioles

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