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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of plasma membrane. This will also help you to draw the structure and diagram of plasma membrane. 1. The membrane which bounds the protoplasm (Fig. 292) of the cell of all living organisms including plants and animals is known as plasma membrane or cell membrane or plasmalemma. 2. Plasma membranes range [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of plasma membrane in bacterial cell. This will also help you to draw the structure and diagram of plasma membrane. Structure of Plasma Membrane: The plasma membrane is approximately 7.5 nm (0.0075 µm) thick, forms the limiting boundary of the cell and is made up of phospholipids (about 20-30%) and proteins [...]