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Proteins perform a multitude of tasks in cells including acting as structural support, catalysis of chemical reactions (enzymes), molecule and ion transport, cell signaling, regulation of the cell cycle and several other important functions.
In animals, they are primarily energy storage molecules, although there are a lot of polysaccharide chains that do many extremely important jobs on the membranes of body cells. In plants, they are not only very important food storage molecules (starch), they also serve as structural materials (cellulose) and components in wood.
The plasma membrane is made up of Phospholipids and Proteins.Phospholipids have a hydrophilic "head" and a hydrophobic "tail". They form into two layers each with the "head" pointing outwards and the "tail" inwards. This means that the hydrophobic "tail" does not have contact with water.This enables;lipid-soluble molecules to move into and out of the cellprevent water-soluble molecules entering or leaving the cellthe membrane to be flexibleThe proteins are arranged more randomly and and are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer in two ways:Extrinsic proteins are on the surface and only partly embedded in it. They provide structural support or act as cell receptorsIntrinsic proteins occur across the plasma membrane and act as carriers to transport water-soluble molecules across the membrane. Some are enzymes.These proteins provide;supporta mechanism to transport water-soluble molecules across the membranea mechanism to allow active transport to take place by forming ion channels for sodium and potassium (to create the sodium-potassium pump)The last point about allowing active transport to take place is probably the most important.
Microfilaments, a component of the cytoskeleton provide the cell with structural support.
a microscopically small tuble, it is the introcellular support of the cytoskeleton and also helps in transport of certain protein molecules.
Proteins perform a multitude of tasks in cells including acting as structural support, catalysis of chemical reactions (enzymes), molecule and ion transport, cell signaling, regulation of the cell cycle and several other important functions.
Proteins have several functions in an organism. They are used to transport molecules and store molecules, they are used in movement, and they are needed for mechanical support.
1 manufacturing ,2 breakdown molecules ,3 process energy ,4 structural support, movement and communication.
a shifting lattice arrangement of structural and contractile components distributed throughout the cell cytoplasm, composed of microtubules, microfilaments, and larger filaments, functioning as a structural support and transport mechanism. Or a skeleton contained within the cytoplasm
They are part of the transport system (usually water and mineral salts) and also function as structural support.
The cell wall is what provides the cell with structural support.
The cell wall provides structure and support in plant cells.
Expert please, great Qn. Function: microfilaments - cell movement microtubules - involved in cell division Definition: Microtubules - hollow rod constructed of many molecules of the protein tubulin. Part of the cytoskeletion. microfilament - rod of actin protein in the cytoplasm that provides structural support or movement. Part of the cytoskeleton.
Cytoskeleton
In buiding, structural integrity means the stucture can support the weight of the load and hold together under the load. For example, if a building has structural integrity, the walls can support the load of the rafters and roof.
In animals, they are primarily energy storage molecules, although there are a lot of polysaccharide chains that do many extremely important jobs on the membranes of body cells. In plants, they are not only very important food storage molecules (starch), they also serve as structural materials (cellulose) and components in wood.
Amebocytes belong to the phylum Porifera, which includes sponges. Amebocytes are a type of cell found in the body of sponges, responsible for various functions such as nutrient transport, digestion, and structural support within the organism.