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Name two cell organelles that are double membrane bound. What are the characteristics of these two organelles? State their functions and draw labelled diagrams of both.

Solution

Prokaryotic cells are those cell that does not possess membrane-bounded nucleus e.g., bacteria, cyanobacteria. The characteristics of prokaryotic cells are as follows:
1. They are small in size 0.1 mm to 10 mm.
2. They do not possess membrane-bound organelles.
3. They have single circular DNA as genetic material and plasmid.
4. They possess mesosomes for respiration.
5. Some are autotrophic and some are saprotrophic.


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