The following statement is similar to those you might see on exams. Write a paragraph of 3-5 sentences describing a) whether the statement is correct or incorrect and b) the reasoning for your answer. Your answer should demonstrate your understanding of all of the physiological terms and concepts in the statement. All life is compartmentalized.
Statement - All life is compartmentalized.
The given statement is correct.
By compartmentalization, the author means that the life sustain in cell which are well defined compartments made up of proteins, lipids and other molecules. Each compartment with in the cell has specific function and hence it increases efficiency of various subcellular processes by concentrating the components within a specified region. For instance, lysosome work in low pH environment while several other cell organelles require a higher pH. Compartmentalization thus helps to provide specific working environment to each cell organelle.Since all life forms are made up of compartmentalized cells and hence "All life is compartmentalized"
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