Parts of the Eukaryotic Cell

Eukaryotic cells generally have three main components

I. A cell membrane

Parts of the Eukaryotic Cell

Eukaryotic cells generally have three main components

I. A cell membrane

II. A nucleus

Parts of the Eukaryotic Cell

Eukaryotic cells generally have three main components

I. A cell membrane

II. A nucleus

III. Other organelles

Cell Membrane

The entire cell is surrounded by a thin membrane.

Function: controls which substances pass into and out of the cell. SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE

Structure: composed of phospholipids and proteins in a double layer or bilayer.

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