Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the "lipid divide"? a. Refers to the origin of energy-generating organelles in Eukaryotes. b. Discusses the presence of pseudomurein in the cell membrane of Archaea as opposed to the presence of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell membranes. c. It implies that ether-glycerol linkages in the plasma membrane set Archaea apart from Bacteria and Eukarya. d.It refers to the unique composition of the phospholipids of the cell membrane among the three domains.
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.
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the "lipid divide"?
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