Due to their relatively large size, eukaryotic cells require an endomembrane system to transport materials. This specialized transport system is necessary because diffusion alone is insufficient to disperse substances throughout the larger volume of eukaryotic cells.

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The endomembrane system, unique to eukaryotic cells, is a network of membranous tubules, sacs, and flattened disks that function to synthesize cellular components and transport materials within the cell.

Endomembrane System

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Cellular Transportation Necessity of Eukaryotic Cells

The endomembrane system is composed of several interconnected organelles and structures, which include the endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vesicles.

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