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The outer lining of a eukaryotic cell is called the plasma membrane. This membrane serves to separate and protect a cell from its surrounding environment and is made mostly from a double layer of proteins and lipids, fat-like molecules.
- What organelle protects an animal cell?
- What supports and protects the animal cell?
- What protects the nucleus in an animal cell?
What organelle protects an animal cell?
Plasma Membrane - All living cells have a plasma membrane that encloses their contents. In prokaryotes, the membrane is the inner layer of protection surrounded by a rigid cell wall. Eukaryotic animal cells have only the membrane to contain and protect their contents.
What supports and protects the animal cell?
The cell wall is a rigid covering that protects the cell, provides structural support, and gives shape to the cell.
What protects the nucleus in an animal cell?
Nucleus Structure
Nuclear envelope - The nuclear envelope is made up of two separate membranes: the outer membrane and the inner membrane. The envelope protects the nucleus from the rest of the cytoplasm in the cell and keeps the special molecules within the nucleus from getting out.
