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 structure is not found in a prokaryotic cell?
Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms and are found in both domain Archae and bacteria.
Prokaryotic nucleus lacks a defined nucleus.Thet have nucleoid,in which a signal chromosomal,circular ,double stranded DNA molecule is located.
Prokaryotes are further divided on the basis of composition of cell wall :
- Gram positive:They lack outer membrane and contains a large amount of peptidglycan in cell wall
- Gram negative:Have thing cell wall with few amount of peptidglycan.They have outer membrane.
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