difference between cell wall, cell membrane and plasma membrane is? are all 3 the same?
The plasma membrane is same as the cell membrane. The difference between the cell wall and plasma membrane are:
| Cell wall | Cell membrane |
|---|---|
| It is present in bacteria, fungi and plant cells. It is absent in animal cells and protozoans. | It is present in all cells |
| There is no other name of cell wall | The cell membrane is also known as the plasma membrane or plasmalemma |
| Cell wall is completely permeable | Cell membrane is semi-permeable |
| Cell wall is made up of cellulose. | Cell membrane is made up of lipids and proteins |