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Plasma Membrane.
Plasma Membrane - as a noun
A thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell
Example: "All cells have a cell membrane"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cell membranecytomembraneExample Sentences
"The plasma membrane is a semi-permeable barrier that surrounds the cell."
"The plasma membrane regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell."
"Proteins are embedded in the plasma membrane to perform various functions."
"The plasma membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer."
"Signal transduction occurs across the plasma membrane."
