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.
Are peptide bonds are made only by ribosome and tRNA in vivo?
Peptide bonds are formed between amino acids during protein synthesis. After the tRNA properly binds in the A site, a peptide bond is formed between the peptide on the tRNA in the P site and the amino acid on the tRNA in the A site. The catalyst for the peptide bond is the 23S rRNAs in the ribosome which is a ribozyme. This is the scenario in vivo.
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