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Compare and contrast the functions of a cell wall to the functions of a plasma membrane?
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∙ 13y ago
The differences between cell wall and cell membrane are:
- Cell wall is made of cellulose while plasma membrane is made of lipids & proteins.
- Cell wall is freely permeable but cell membrane is selectively permeable.
- Cell wall is dead but plasma membrane is living.
- Cell wall is rigid but plasma membrane is smooth, elastic and flexible.
- Cell wall is found only in plant cells but plasma membrane is found in all liviing cells.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe cell Wall protects the cell but cannot, as the plasma membrane can, select which molecules can enter the cell.
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∙ 13y agoThe plasma membrane gives the cell prtection and it is also semi permeable, it controls what enters and exits the cell. The cell wall only provides support and protection to the cell.
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Some of the functions of the eukaryotic organelles are performed in bacteria by the?
Plasma Membrane
How do structures within cell allow the cell to be specialized?
The structures allow the cell to perform specific functions.
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
Many functions of the plasma membrane are carried out by?
Most of the active functions of plasma membranes are carried out by proteins.
How does a plasma membrane compare to a city?
the border to mexico
Functions of plasma memberane?
Plasma membrane permits the entry and exit of some materials in the cells. Therefore, the plasma membrane is called a selective permeable membrane. Functions of plasma membrane : 1) Diffusion 2) Osmosis 3) Mediated transport
How does the plasma membrane of the cell compare with the membrane in the U-shape?
Angiotensin is activated by a renal enzyme called
What determines the specific functions of the plasma membrane?
The relative amounts of proteins and lipids
Some of the functions of the eukaryotic organelles are performed in bacteria by the?
Plasma Membrane
What is the function of the cell membrane and the plasma membrane?
Cell membrane is also known as plasma membrane. Controls exchange of materials such as nutrients and waste between cells and their environment. Has other important functions for example to enable cells to receive hormones.
Four functions of the plasma membrane?
Four functions of the plasma membrane are:1) Serves as a gateway between the fluid inside and outside the cell. 2) Serves as a communicative device ( for molecules to bind to receptor proteins) 3) Identifies a cell coming from a particular individual. 4) Keeps the cell whole and intact.
How does nutrients enter a cell?
The plasma membrane.
How do structures within cell allow the cell to be specialized?
The structures allow the cell to perform specific functions.
What is a steroid that functions as part of the plasma membrane and as a precursor for all other steroids in the body?
Cholesterol.
How would plasma membrane compare to a human organ?
Well your skin is an organ, yep it is. Your skin acts as a protector or a barrier from outside harm. A Plasma membrane also performs the same function.
