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Cell Membrane

Definition

The cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, is a thin and semi-permeable bilayer structure composed of lipids and proteins that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.

Parts of Speech

Noun

1. The cell membrane acts as a protective barrier for the cell's internal components.
2. Damage to the cell membrane can lead to the loss of cell integrity.

Verb

1. The cell membrane regulates the exchange of substances between the cell and its environment.
2. Cells can actively control the flow of ions across their cell membranes.

Adjective

1. The cell membrane composition is crucial for maintaining cell homeostasis.
2. The cell membrane proteins play a vital role in cell signaling pathways.

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