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ISBN: 9780134710679

Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr

Publisher: PEARSON

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Structure and Composition of Cell Membrane

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Chapter 4.7, Problem 1CC

In what way are the cells of plants and animals structurally different from single-celled eukaryotes?

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