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Most plasma membranes are the site for important cellular reactions/processes. One of the concepts that crops up all across the field of Biology is the effect of increased surface area and reaction rate. Evolution has driven most vital processes to take place over a large surface area so more reactants can be transformed to products. The folding of a plasma membrane greatly increases its surface area; therefore, reaction rate is increased.
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The shortened name for the folded membranes within the cell?
The shortened name for folded membranes within the cell is "ER", which stands for endoplasmic reticulum.
How do the plasma membranes of Archaea differ from the plasma membranes of Eukarya?
In eukaryotes there are ester bonds between hydrocarbons.In archea there ether bonds.
Why do chloroplasts have folded membranes?
They don't, they have sacs called thylakoids that are layered to form a granum. You're probably talking about mitochondria, which has a folded inner membrane. The membranes are folded here for increased surface area. This then allows for more ATP to be produced.
Water crosses plasma membranes through specialized channels?
Water crosses plasma membranes through specialized channels called diffusion and concentrated gradient.
What channels does water cross plasma membranes?
Aquaporins.
Are plasma membranes only found in plant cells?
no animal cells also have plasma membranes
What are the differences between the plasma membrane and other membranes?
plasma membrane and other membranes are the same
Does endoplamic reticulum have folded membranes?
Yes.
What cells have internal membranes and plasma membranes?
Eukaryotic cells.
What are eukaroytic cells surrounded by?
cell membranes and plasma membranes
Do folded membranes form compartments in the cell?
Yes
What organelle is a of folded up membranes?
endoplasmic reticulum
Which organelle is covered by a double layer of plasma membranes?
The organelle covered by a double layer of plasma membranes is the mitochondria.
The shortened name for the folded membranes within the cell?
The shortened name for folded membranes within the cell is "ER", which stands for endoplasmic reticulum.
How do the plasma membranes of Archaea differ from the plasma membranes of Eukarya?
In eukaryotes there are ester bonds between hydrocarbons.In archea there ether bonds.
Why do chloroplasts have folded membranes?
They don't, they have sacs called thylakoids that are layered to form a granum. You're probably talking about mitochondria, which has a folded inner membrane. The membranes are folded here for increased surface area. This then allows for more ATP to be produced.
What is the system of folded membranes in cytoplasm where proteins are made?
chlororplasts
