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PLASMALEMMA [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Animal Biology
  • Plant Biology
CONT

The cell membrane, also called plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane, is selectively permeable. It allows necessary nutrients and salts to pass into the cell and waste products to leave but usually excludes the entry of unneeded substances from the environment.

OBS

plasmalemma: Often used for plant cells.

Key term(s)
  • plasmatic membrane

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Biologie moléculaire
  • Biologie animale
  • Biologie végétale
CONT

La membrane cellulaire également appelée membrane plasmique ou membrane cytoplasmique est sélectivement perméable. Elle permet aux nutriments et aux sels nécessaires de passer à l'intérieur de la cellule et aux déchets de la quitter mais, habituellement, elle empêche l'entrée de molécules non désirées provenant de l'environnement.

OBS

plasmalemme : souvent utilisé pour les cellules végétales.

Key term(s)
  • membrane plasmatique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Citología
  • Biología molecular
  • Biología animal
  • Biología vegetal
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