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Plasma Membrane: Meaning and Function | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Plasma Membrane 2. The Fluid Mosaic Model of Plasma Membrane 3. Function. Meaning of Plasma Membrane: The plasma membrane also called cell membrane or cytoplasmic membrane is a structure internal to the cell wall. The term plasma membrane was coined by C. Nugeli and C. Cramer in 1855. However, no [...]

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Pili and Fimbriae: Structure and Functions | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss the structure and functions of pili and fimbriae. Structure of Pili and Fimbriae: Both fimbriae and pili are like flagella as both are the appendages on bacterial cell wall. They originate from cytoplasm that protrudes outside after penetrating the peptidoglycan layer of cell wall. Fimbriae are made up of 100% protein called fimbrilin or [...]

By |2016-11-28T11:04:45+00:00November 28, 2016|Bacteria|Comments Off on Pili and Fimbriae: Structure and Functions | Microbiology
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