The composition of a cell differs from that of the cell membrane in that the cell membrane is?

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blsea [12.9K]2 years ago

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Answer: The cell membrane is a bilayer of lipids composed mainly of lipids and proteins.

Explanation: A cell is the functional unit of life. A cell is usually surrounded by the cell membrane. A cell is composed of different organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosome, each also surrounded by a membrane and these organelles are suspended in the fluidy part of the cell know as the cytoplasm.

A cell membrane is a thin lining that surrounds the cell and encloses the cytoplasm. It is made up of two layers of lipids in which proteins are embedded. Cell membranes allow the selective passage of materials into and out of the cell.

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