Match each of the following cellular structures with the one function that best describes it. Site where the cell first makes contact with a virus Composed of microtubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments Site of cellular respiration, which generates ATP Organelle that "reads" RNA to create a protein from amino acids Site where proteins are modified into glycoproteins Site where proteins complete their modifications and are transported to other locations, inside or outside the cell General membrane-bound transport structure A vesicle involved in the process of endocytosis that becomes increasingly acidic Contains enzymes for intracellular digestion of malfunctioning organelles or ingested pathogens Location of genetic material 1. ribosome 2. nucleus 3. lysosome 4. Golgi complex 5. 6. 8. rough ER 7. vesicle 9. mitochondrion cytoskeleton plasma membrane 10. endosome
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.
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