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The plasma membrane is the membrane that surrounds cells and controls what comes in and what goes out of that cell. It is made up of layers of phospholipids whos tails are nonpolar (no charge) and the heads of the Phospholipids are Polar (have a charge). Because of the charges of the phospholipids, some substances can not come into the cell. The reason is their charges are different then the layer and therefore, it repels the substance. However, if the substance has the right charge or is small enough to slip through membrane holes, the substance can get past the Phospholipid bilayer and into the cell. Transport proteins can allow some substances in that would normally not be let in.
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The cell's outer membrane made up of a two layers of phospholipids with embedded proteins. It separates the contents of the cell from its outside environment, and it regulates what enters and exits the cell.
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In animals the plasma membrane is the outermost covering of the cell whereas in plants, fungi, and somebacteria it is located beneath the [[cell wall].
Word origin: plasma: from Greek, from plassein, to mold.
Synonym: cell membrane, plasmalemma.
See also: fluid mosaic model.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agothe plasma membrane is a vital component of cellular control in both plant and animal cells. Its responsibility is to restrict what can enter or leave the cell. this process is called homeostasis.
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How does nutrients enter a cell?
The plasma membrane.
Do plant and animal cells have a plasma membrane?
do animal have a plasma membrane
What structure is involved in phagocytosis?
Plasma Membrane !
Maintained by the plasma membrane is what?
the plasma membrane maintains passage of ions Homeostasis
Does algae have a plasma membrane?
Yes, algae have a plasma membrane and cell wall.
How does nutrients enter a cell?
The plasma membrane.
Another name for plasma membrane?
A cell membrane is also known as a plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane. The cell membrane separates the interior of a cell from its outside environment. The main function of a cell membrane is to protect the cell from its surroundings.
How is the plasma membrane of the liver cell?
plasma membrane
What type of membrane is membrane plasma?
The plasma membrane is referred to as a biological membrane or bio-membrane.Briefly, the plasma membrane may also be generally referred to as cell membrane.
Is a plasma membrane living?
Yes, Plasma membrane is living .
Do animal and plants have a plasma membrane?
do animal have a plasma membrane
Which cell or cells have a plasma membrane?
ALL CELLS HAVE a plasma membrane
Do plant and animal cells have a plasma membrane?
do animal have a plasma membrane
Does a cell membrane have a double plasma membrane?
The plasma membrane is a bi-layer, so yes.
What structure is involved in phagocytosis?
Plasma Membrane !
What is the bacterial structure that acts as a selective barrier allowing nutrients to enter the cell and wastes to leave the cell.?
plasma membrane
What is use of the plasma membrane?
plasma membrane is the outer most covering of the cell,...
