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Bacterial Cytoplasmic Membrane

  1. Joel H Weiner,
  2. Richard A Rothery

Published Online: 21 DEC 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0000299.pub2

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Weiner, J. H. and Rothery, R. A. 2007. Bacterial Cytoplasmic Membrane. eLS. .

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  1. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 21 DEC 2007
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Abstract

The bacterial cytoplasmic membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer and proteins and encloses the contents of the bacterial cell. Hydrophobic in nature, it acts as a barrier, preventing the leakage of the hydrophilic cytoplasmic constituents and protecting the inside of the cell from environmental insult.

Keywords:

  • phospholipid;
  • bioenergetics;
  • respiration;
  • transport;
  • translocation;
  • membrane
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