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Describe the cell membrane structure and it\'s functions. |
| Answer» The cell membrane is also known as the plasma membrane. It is the outermost covering of animal cells. It is a semi-permeable membrane composed of lipids and\xa0proteins. The main functions of the cell membrane include:\t\tProtecting the integrity of the interior cell.\t\t\tProviding support and maintaining the shape of the cell.\t\t\tHelps in\xa0regulating cell growth through the balance of endocytosis and\xa0exocytosis.\t\t\tThe cell membrane also plays an important role in\xa0cell signalling\xa0and communication.\t\t\tIt acts as a selectively permeable membrane by allowing the entry of only selected substances into the cell.\t | |