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Select incorrect statement regarding prokaryotes.

A

Prokaryotes have something unique in the form of inclusions.

B

Mesosome is a specialised undifferentiated form of cell membrane

C

Bacteria have small circular DNA

D

Pili help in attachment and DNA transfer

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To solve the question of selecting the incorrect statement regarding prokaryotes, we will analyze each statement provided in the options. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Prokaryotes**: Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. They include bacteria and archaea. 2. **Analyzing Statement 1**: - **Statement**: "Prokaryotes have something unique in the form of inclusions." - **Evaluation**: This statement is correct. Prokaryotes do store nutrients and other substances in structures called inclusion bodies, which are granules found within the cell. 3. **Analyzing Statement 2**: - **Statement**: "Mesosome is the specialized undifferentiated form of the cell membrane." - **Evaluation**: This statement is incorrect. Mesosomes are actually invaginations (infoldings) of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells, primarily bacteria, and are not classified as a specialized undifferentiated form of the cell membrane. 4. **Analyzing Statement 3**: - **Statement**: "Bacteria have small circular DNA." - **Evaluation**: This statement is correct. Bacteria typically possess a single, circular strand of DNA, which is distinct from the linear DNA found in eukaryotic cells. 5. **Analyzing Statement 4**: - **Statement**: "Pili help in the attachment and the DNA transfer." - **Evaluation**: This statement is also correct. Pili (or fimbriae) are hair-like structures on the surface of bacteria that facilitate attachment to surfaces and play a role in the transfer of DNA between bacterial cells. 6. **Conclusion**: After evaluating all statements, the incorrect statement regarding prokaryotes is **Statement 2**. ### Final Answer: The incorrect statement regarding prokaryotes is: **"Mesosome is the specialized undifferentiated form of the cell membrane."** ---
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