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What is the function of the cell membrane?
Gives the cell shape and keeps the composition of the cell inside
What is the role of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
Link fatty acids together to strengthen the membrane
Which type of protein usually spans from one side of the phospholipid bilayer to the other?
Integral protein
What is the main function of the peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
Act as receptors for signaling molecules
What does the term 'selectively permeable' refer to in relation to the cell membrane?
Allows only certain ions and organic molecules to pass through
Test your knowledge about the functions of the cell membrane, including maintaining cell composition, allowing ion transport, receiving and transmitting electrical information, and facilitating cell communication.
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