Cell Membrane Overview, Functions & Importance

The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins Secondary

The cell membrane provides an important barrier that protects the cell's interior The cell membrane also keeps molecules like proteins, carbohydrates, and

membrane : What are Membranes? A cell's plasma membrane demarcates the cell's borders and determines the nature of its interaction with the

membrane Construction of the Cell Membrane In this learning activity you'll study the structure of the cell membrane and construct it using the correct molecules