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A cell membrane is the permiable layer that surrounds a cell and keeps its organs in. It allows nutrients and fluid to pass into the cell and waste products to pass out of it. It is very similar to the way human skin works.

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Which cell structure serves as a cell's boundary from its environment?

The Cell Membrane, and also the cell wall in the case of a bacteria or plant cell.In Animal cells, it is the Cell Membrane. It may also be referred to as the Plasma Membrane.I Plant cells, it is the cell wall.


What is it important for the nuclear memebrane to distintegrate in mitosis?

The breakdown of the nuclear membrane during mitosis allows for the separation of replicated chromosomes into two daughter cells. This ensures proper distribution of genetic material and accurate cell division. It also allows for the formation of the mitotic spindle, which helps in segregating the chromosomes.


What is the difference in plant cells and animal cells?

Plant cells have cell walls made of cellulose, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and large central vacuoles. Animal cells do not have cell walls, chloroplasts, or large central vacuoles, but may have specialized structures like cilia or flagella for movement.


What is the name for the fibers that become visible during metaphase?

The strands are called chromatids. Druing prophase, the chromosomes coil and shorten and the nuclear memebrane dissolves. Each chromosome is made up of a pair of strands called chromatids, which are connected by a spindle of fibers called a centromere.


Do centrioles organize the mitotic spindle in cell division?

No they do not, centrioles are the only organelles in a cell which are not synthesised during the G1 phase. During the telophase of cell division the two pairs of centrioles in each of their own centrosomes break down. Whilst a new nuclear memebrane is forming around the chromosomes a new par of centrioles is synthesised. Therefore centrioles are made during the telophase of the mitotic phase. Centrioles then divide into two pairs during the Synthesis phase. Each pair of centrioles then move to opposite poles of the nucleus during prophase.