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The endomembrane system is the system of internal membranes in eukaryotic cells that divides the cell into functional and structural compartments or organelles. Prokaryotes do not have an endomembrane system and, thus, lack most organelles.

The endomembrane system also provides a transport system for moving molecules through the interior of the cell, as well as interactive surfaces for lipid and protein synthesis. The membranes that make up the endomembrane system are made of a double lipid bilayer, with proteins attached to or passing through them.

The following organelles are part of the endomembrane system:


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Last edited December 1, 2001 3:11 am by Magnus Manske (diff)
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