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A cell membrane is similar to a what?
When looking at a cell as a factory, the cell membrane is like the factory outer walls.
What part of a factory would be the Nuclear membrane?
The nuclear membrane in a factory would be equivalent to the security check-in point at the entrance of the building. It acts as a barrier, controlling what comes in and out of the nucleus or factory to maintain the integrity and safety of the internal processes.
What are the main functions of the cell membrane and what molecules is it made of?
The main functions of the cell membrane are to regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell, provide structural support, and facilitate cell communication. The cell membrane is primarily made of phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins.
Does the cell membrane remain in fixed position?
Membranes can be demonstrated easily by labeling the plasma membrane proteins of not fixed in position.
What is a cell membrane similar to?
A cell membrane is similar to a security gate as it selectively allows certain molecules to enter or exit the cell, just like a gate only lets specific individuals through. It also acts as a barrier to protect the cell's contents, much like how a gate can protect a space from unauthorized entry.
Which organelle stores calcium and is considered the cell's membrane factory?
The endoplasmic reticulum is the organelle that stores calcium and is considered the cell's membrane factory. It plays a crucial role in protein and lipid synthesis as well as detoxification processes in the cell.
Components of the cell membrane constantly shift. The model describes this characteristic of the cell membrane.?
The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a fluid structure where lipids and proteins are able to move around and change position. This constant shifting allows the cell membrane to maintain flexibility and adapt to changing conditions.
What Controls what moves in and out of the cell?
Cell 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.
What is the thin flexible membrane around all cells?
the cell membrane is as flexible barrier outside of the cell.
Which contains the other cell membrane or phospholipid?
the cell membrane
What controls the entering and leaving of a cell?
cell (plasma) membrane
