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Languages: Cell membrane
Similar term(s): plasma membrane.
Definition:
The cell membrane is a fine structure that envelops a cell, separating the
content of the cell from its surroundings.
It regulates the substances that can enter and leave the cell.
The membrane consists of a double layer of lipids in which proteins are
embedded.
Source: GreenFacts
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