Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134256283
Author: Audesirk
Publisher: PEARSON
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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 'plasm…
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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 c…
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The cell is defined as the basic structural and functional unit of life. The cell membrane bounds it. It is capable of independent existence.
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What is the function of ribosomes? Where in the cell are they found? Are they limited to eukaryotic cells?

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Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)

Ch. 4 - 1. Which of the following is/are found only in...Ch. 4 - Which of the following is not a function of the...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3MCCh. 4 - 4. Which of the following is not a location of...Ch. 4 - Which of the following statements is False?...Ch. 4 - The plasma membrane is composed of two major types...Ch. 4 - The three types of cytoskeleton fibers are...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3FTBCh. 4 - 4. Antibody proteins are synthesized on ribosomes...Ch. 4 - After each description, fill in the appropriate...
Ch. 4 - Two organelles that are believed to have evolved...Ch. 4 - 7. What structure in bacterial cells is composed...Ch. 4 - 1. What are the three principles of the cell...Ch. 4 - 2. Which cytoplasmic structures are common to both...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3RQCh. 4 - Describe the nucleus and the function of each of...Ch. 4 - What are the functions of mitochondria and...Ch. 4 - What is the function of ribosomes? Where in the...Ch. 4 - Describe the structure and function of the...Ch. 4 - 8. How are lysosomes formed? What is their...Ch. 4 - 9. Diagram the structure of eukaryotic cilia and...Ch. 4 - List the structures of bacterial cells that have...Ch. 4 - Prob. 1ACCh. 4 - Prob. 2ACCh. 4 - What problems would an enormous round cell...
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