cell membrane

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Molecular view of the cell membrane

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Receptor-mediated endocytosis

Bacillus-type bacterial cell

Eukaryotic cell

structure of a typical bacterial cell

lipoprotein complexes

Bacterial, animal, and plant cells compared

Eukaryotic vs. prokaryotic cells: Key differences explained

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Also Known As	plasma membrane

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Molecular view of the cell membrane

Receptor-mediated endocytosis

Bacillus-type bacterial cell

Eukaryotic cell

structure of a typical bacterial cell

lipoprotein complexes

Bacterial, animal, and plant cells compared

The video thumbnail image shows an illustration of an animal cell next to a photo of a whale swimming in the oean.

Eukaryotic vs. prokaryotic cells: Key differences explained

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