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Kingdom Monera - Plasma Membrane


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Published on:  on 5th Dec, 2017

Description:

Plasma membrane is the innermost component of the cell envelope. Plasma membrane −

  • Is selectively permeable covering of cytoplasm that forms the innermost component of cell envelope.

  • Is made up of phospholipid bilayer with proteins of various types. These proteins can be extrinsic, internal and transmembrane.

  • Has got receptors to respond to different chemicals in the surroundings.

  • Is metabolically active since it takes part in respiration, synthesis of lipids and cell wall components.


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