Wednesday, November 6, 2013

PLASMA MEMBRANE

It a biological membrane of the cell, forms the external covering of both types of cells, the prokaryotic and eukaryotic. It serves as an outer boundary, preventing the cell from the invasion of outer germs. The plasma consists of many macromolecules, lipids and proteins that help in the regulation of body functions.  The fluid mosaic model and lipid bilayer are two major parts of its structure.

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