* Because of the environment in which a cell resides (consisting of water) and the nature of the cell membrane (with hydrophobic and hydrophilic parts) a hollow sphere represents the most stable structure of the membrane.Diagrammatic representation of a cell membrane - Section of a cell membrane...
Membrane potential changes in a plant cell induced by low intensity MM-microwavebioelectric potentialsbiological effects of microwavesbiomembranescellular effects of radiation35 degC7.1 mmATP-synthetase inhibitorsMM-microwave radiationdopinggreen cells
Plant cells possess a number of membrane bound organelles that play important roles in compartmentalizing a large number of biochemical pathways and physiological functions that have potentially harmful intermediates or by-products. The plasma membrane is particularly important as it holds the entire cellu...
The nature and function of cells The cell membrane Internal membranes The nucleus The mitochondrion and the chloroplast The cytoskeleton The cell matrix and cell-to-cell communication Cell division and growth Cell differentiation The evolution of cells ...
membrane. Other proteins function as receptors on cell surfaces, providing binding sites for molecules that carry chemical signals; these proteins then relay this information to the interior of the cell. Still other membrane proteins act as enzymes catalyzing reactions particular to the plasma membrane...
In order to achieve this function, cell membranes contain embedded membrane proteins that play different roles. Several of families of membrane proteins have been identified, such as (1) channels and pores which control the exchange of ions and water between the inside and outside of the cell ...
membrane. Other proteins function as receptors on cell surfaces, providing binding sites for molecules that carry chemical signals; these proteins then relay this information to the interior of the cell. Still other membrane proteins act as enzymes catalyzing reactions particular to the plasma membrane...
This section of the site takes a look at cell organelles. Here we take a look at the Plasma Membrane and its structure. We then discuss the function that Plasma Membranes play within the cell.
This Review summarizes recent progress in the understanding of plant apoplastic diffusion barriers, their formation and their function in an environmental context. Open questions and promising research directions in this field are addressed. Yi-Qun Gao ...
Several types of bioreactors using plant cells, such as stirred tanks, bubble beds, rotary bioreactors, membrane bioreactors, and reactors for hairy root culture, are also described. Operation procedures are given to realize the effective use of plant cells. In particular, the effects of two-...