Structure and Composition of Cell Membrane
Despite differences in structure and function, all living cells in multicellular organisms are surrounded by a cell membrane. Just like the outer layer of the skin separates the body from its environment similarly, the cell membrane, also known as 'plasma membrane,' separates the inner content from its exterior environment.
Cell Membrane
The cell membrane is known by different names like plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane, or biological membrane. The term "cell membrane" was first introduced by C. Nageli and C. Cramer in the year 1855. Later on, in 1931, the term "plasmalemma" for cell membrane was given by J. Plowe. The cell membrane separates the cell's internal environment from the extracellular space. This separation allows the protection of cells from their environment.
Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
The cell is defined as the basic structural and functional unit of life. The cell membrane bounds it. It is capable of independent existence.
What is the role of mitochondria in cell?
A Cell is the functional unit and also the smallest unit of all living organisms. Robert Hooke first observed the cell in a dead cork slice in his book "Micrographia"
The cell is of two types:-
1) Prokaryotic cell
2) Eukaryotic cell
Out of the two, the Prokaryotic cell is primitive with no well-developed nucleus and cell organelles are also not developed and not enclosed by any membrane.
The eukaryotic cell has a well-developed nucleus and well-developed organelles enclosed with membrane too.
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