Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
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Describe the structure of the plasma membrane of an animal cell. What would be found directly inside and outside the membrane?
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- Explain why there is resting membrane? *arrow_forwardWhich organelle are membrane proteins in when they first become membrane proteins? How did the membrane protein get incorporated into the membrane of that organelle?arrow_forwardList the types of junctions found in animal cells, and state a function for each.arrow_forward
- Identify the basic structure of the plasma membrane. Label the diagram: What are the components of the plasma membrane? Outside the cell Inside the cell Polar head - Nonpolar tailarrow_forwardDescribe the function of the following organelles found in an animal cell: Nucleus Mitochondria Endoplasmic reticulum Golgi ribosomearrow_forwardIdentify the unique structures found in an apicomplexan cell and explain their functionarrow_forward
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