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Cell recognition and adhesion occur due to biochemicals of cell membranes named

Updated On: May 19, 2024
  • proteins
  • lipids
  • proteins and lipids
  • glycoproteins and glycolipids.
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Cell recognition and adhesion occur due to biochemicals of cell membranes named glycoproteins and glycolipids. These are formed due to small carbohydrate molecules present on lipids and extrinsic proteins.
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Cell: The Unit of Life

  • A cell is derived as the functional and structural unit of life. Every cell is surrounded by a cell membrane that dissects the external and internal environments of the cell. The interior environment of a cell is called the cytoplasm.
  • It carries cellular machinery and structural elements. The nucleus is present in the center of the cell, which includes all the hereditary information of an organism. Some of the molecules present in the cell are protein, carbohydrates, starch, and sugar.

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The different parts of a cell and their functions are as follows:

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  • Cell Wall
  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm