Plasma Membrane
Main Ideas:
-Microscopic Membrane of lipids and proteins.
-Present in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
-Also referred to as a cell membrane because it works with the inner and outer cell walls.
-The plasma membranes job is to manage what leaves and enters the cell
-The lipids help with the flexibility while the proteins make sure the membrane holds shape.
Reflection:
The plasma membrane or "Cell membrane" is an outer membrane of the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell. By regulating what leaves and enters the cell the cell is protected. The membrane is made from lipids and proteins which helps with shape and flexibility. The substance known as its walls it a phospholipid bilayer, This allows only certain cells to diffuse and enter the cell.
I chose plasma membranes because I think its cool that theres like a body guard inside of us protecting our cells, It is a very interesting process and membrane, I hope you enjoyed this small bit of information I put together.
Source:
N.p., 2016. Print.
http://biology.tutorvista.com/animal-and-plant-cells/plasma-membrane.html
What are some of the materials that can enter and leave through the plasma membrane? Is it only water?
ReplyDeleteWhat would happen if a cell did not have a plasma membrane?
ReplyDeleteThis was interesting, where is the plasma membrane located?
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