Concept explainers
(a)
To depict: The possible structure of the plasma membrane of a cell belonging to an organism growing in benzene which is a non-polar liquid.
Introduction: Plasma membrane is selectively permeable and protects the cell from its surroundings. It is made up of a phospholipid bilayer and has proteins embedded in it. Plasma membrane performs various functions such as regulation of transport, intercellular communication, detection of signals, permeability barrier, and localization of function
(b)
To explain: The properties of membrane proteins embedded in the plasma membrane of the given organism.
Introduction: Plasma membrane is selectively permeable and protects the cell from its surroundings. It is made up of a phospholipid bilayer and has proteins embedded in it. Plasma membrane performs various functions such as regulation of transport, intercellular communication, detection of signals, permeability barrier, and localization of function
(c)
To explain: The isolation and visualization of the given unusual membranes.
Introduction: Plasma membrane is selectively permeable and protects the cell from its surroundings. It is made up of a phospholipid bilayer and has proteins embedded in it. Plasma membrane performs various functions such as regulation of transport, intercellular communication, detection of signals, permeability barrier, and localization of function
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