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Site of respiration in bacteria is

1. episome
2. ribosome
3. mesosome
4. microsome

Correct answer: mesosome

Solution

Mesosomes are infoldings of the bacterial plasma membrane and are classically described as the site of respiration in bacteria. They help localize enzymes involved in electron transport and ATP generation.

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