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That's like asking why do we need skin or why do milk need cups or why bear needs skin. The cell membrane protects what is inside the cell and keeps it stable. Also, the cell membranes are selectively permeable and only not allows everything to let in the cell, but going back to the first reason, if cells did not have membranes, we would look like a slime.
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Do any of the Cells lack a Cell membrane?
No, all cells have a cell membrane that acts as a protective barrier around the cell. It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining its internal environment. Without a cell membrane, the cell would not be able to survive.
What happens without a cell membrane in the human body?
Cell membranes are vital because they control what enters and leaves the cell. If we did not have a cell membrane, we would not be able to regulate our cell contents at all and we would be starved of oxygen (and food) and carbon dioxide would also build up, killing us quickly.
The cell membrane is the outermost part of an animal cell and is situated underneath the cell wall in plant cells What is another name for the cell membrane?
Another name for the cell membrane is the plasma membrane. It is a semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, providing structure and regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
What two membranes need to be broken down to release DNA from a plant cell?
The cell wall and the cell membrane need to be broken down to release DNA from a plant cell. These barriers protect the DNA inside the cell and need to be disrupted to access the genetic material.
Which molecule would be unable to diffuse through a cell membrane?
A molecule that is too large or charged would be unable to diffuse through a cell membrane.
What would best represent a cell membrane in the sport of softball?
what would best represent a cell membrane in an animalcell what would best represent a cell membrane in an animalcell
Why do you need cholesterol in the cell membrane?
It prevents the lipids on the cell membrane from sticking together
Does plant cells need a cell membrane?
Yes plant cells need a cell membrane. In addition to the cell membrane they also have a cell wall. Animal cells however do not have a cell wall but merely a membrane. A cell is not able to live without a membrane as it holds the organelles and cytoplasm in place.
What would be appropriate for making the cell membrane in a cell model?
A good item for a cell membrane would be a thin plastic or cardboard
Why does the cell need a cell membrane?
because they need to keep them self save
Does a cell wall need a cell membrane?
Of course yes
Do any of the Cells lack a Cell membrane?
No, all cells have a cell membrane that acts as a protective barrier around the cell. It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining its internal environment. Without a cell membrane, the cell would not be able to survive.
Which is better able to feed all of the cytoplasm of the cell the cell membrane of a cell that has high mass or the cell membrane of the cell that has low mass?
The cell membrane of a cell with low mass would be better able to feed all the cytoplasm of the cell. This is because a thinner membrane would allow for more efficient transport of nutrients and waste products in and out of the cell.
What cell structure is important in homeostasis?
It's the plasma membrane. This is because it acts like a gate regulating what can enter and leave the cell. If the plasma membrane did not exist the cell would die because it might take in something that could kill it.
What happen to the cell if cell membrane not a semi-permeable membrane?
The cell would die as it couldn't maintain homeostasis.
Where is the cell membrane in the cells that do not have cell walls?
The cell membrane would be in the same place as the cell wall on one that has one- on the outside of the cell. In cells with cell walls, the cell membrane is in-between the cell wall and the cytoplasm.
The outer living limit of a cell called?
Some cells have glycocalyces and this then would be the outermost part of the cell for them but all cells must have a plasma membrane and therefore I think this would be the best answer to the question.
