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William Gahl, M.D., Ph.D. defines Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)
Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)
The cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer that is semipermeable. The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.
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