a pa aryotic cel diameter of 2.7um and a particular spherically-shaped eukaryotic cell has a diame 79.3um. Calculate the following: A. How much larger the eukaryotic cell is with regard to diameter (how many tim the fold difference) B. How much larger the volume of the eukaryotic cell is over the prokaryotic ce C. The surface to volume ratio (S/V) of each cell?
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.
Prokaryotic cells are smaller than eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells have simpler organisation in comparison to eukaryotic cells. Hence the volume and surface area of prokaryotic cells will be smaller than eukaryotic cell.
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