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Vlad [161]
4 years ago
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Describe the purpose of the cell membrane.

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storchak [24]4 years ago
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The purpose of a cell membrane is that <span>it controls what passes into and out of the cell. </span>Cell membrane do a lot of function. protection of cell. food ingestion and excretion from cell. a medium between cell and outer environment. The cell membrane regulates the passage of chemicals in or out of the cell.
Ulleksa [173]4 years ago
5 0
It’s main purpose is to protect the cell from its surroundings
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