Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary Introduction

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Definition of the following terminologies:

(a) Glycocalyx

(b) Extracellular matrix

(c) Cell cortex

(d) Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

(e) ER lumen

Introduction:

The eukaryotic cell is more sophisticated as compared to the prokaryotic cell. The reason for this sophistication is the tight and controlled regulation of various cellular processes that take place in the eukaryotes. Also, these cells have membrane-bound organelles, which are absent in case of prokaryotes.

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