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What is the function of the cell membrane as compared to the cell wall?
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∙ 12y ago
The cell membrane, acts as a second barriar. More protection. Keeps the stuff that pass through the cell wall. (only if its bad)
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What is the function of a plasma membrane cell?
to hold the insides of the cell together the cell wall lets thing in and out
What cell organelles are used to allow the dendrite to function?
Cell membrane, Nucleus, Cell wall, and axon terminal
What is the outside of a plant called?
the cell wall, or it could also be the cell membrane, the cell wall is outside the cell membrane
Where is the cell membrane located and how is it different from a cell wall?
The cell membrane is located beneath the cell wall. The cell membrane is present in almost all types of cells whereas the cell wall is present in bacteria, fungi, algae, plant cell and is absent in protozoans and animal cells. The cell membrane is semipermeable and give support to the cytoskeleton of the cell, gives shape to the cell and helps in the formation of tissues whereas the function of the cell wall is to provide strength and rigidity to the cell, protects the cell against mechanical forces. The cell membrane is not elastic but permeable whereas the cell wall is elastic and controls turgidity. The cell membrane is found in animal cells wheres the cell wall is found in plant cells. The cell membrane is made up of lipids and proteins whereas the cell wall is made up of cellulose.
Do bacterial cells have a cell wall and a cell membrane?
yes they have a cell wall and membrane
What function do cell wall?
A cell wall is found in plant cells only, NOT animal cells. It provides support to the cell, and holds the cell together. It is not permeable like a cell membrane. The cell wall can be compared to a brick wall.
What is the function of the cell membrane of the plant cell?
The function of the cell membrane in the plant cell is to separate the interior parts of the cell from the cell wall, and to block off what the cell wall can't.
Is the cell wall another name for cell membrane?
the cell wall is totally different from the cell membrane . the main function of the cell wall is to provide support and protection for the cell.
What is the plants cell membrane function?
inside of the cell wall
Function of cell wall and membrane?
cell wall keeps cells shapecell membrance keeps cell wall strong
What is a good sentence with the word cell wall in the sentence?
The cell wall of a plant cell is very rigid compared to its cell membrane.
What gives the cell its shape and provides protection?
The cell wall or membrane is the one that shapes and protects the cell. It has the function of controlling what comes into and out of the cell.
What is the main function of cell cell wall?
The cell wall is a non-permeable membrane which helps to stop the entering of unwanted materials
What is the function of a plasma membrane cell?
to hold the insides of the cell together the cell wall lets thing in and out
Something that performs the same function as the cell wall?
Something that performs the same function as the cell wall would be the semi permeable membrane. This is because it helps protect the cell.
What is the function of the cell wall in a animal?
An animal cell does NOT have any cell wall. It only has a semi-permeable membrane to control what enters and leaves the cell.
What is the function of the cell wall in a animal cell?
An animal cell does NOT have any cell wall. It only has a semi-permeable membrane to control what enters and leaves the cell.
