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Eukaryotic Cells: Plasma Membrane

By Janice VanCleave

Both animal and plant cells are eukaryotic cells (cells that contain a nucleus). All eukaryotic cells are surrounded by a plasma membrane. This membrane is also called the cell membrane. The plasma membrane is much like a thin plastic  sack with tiny hole. This membrane sack contains all the cell parts and fluids. Since there […]

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