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  • Cell Membrane: What It Is and Its Role in Leaf & Cheek Cells
    Neither a leaf cell nor a cheek cell *is* a cell membrane. A cell membrane is a component of both leaf cells and cheek cells.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * Cell membrane: This is a thin, flexible barrier that surrounds every cell. It controls what goes in and out of the cell, protecting it from the environment.

    * Leaf cell: This is a type of plant cell that is found in leaves. It has a cell membrane, along with other structures like chloroplasts and a cell wall.

    * Cheek cell: This is a type of animal cell that is found in the lining of your mouth. It also has a cell membrane, but it doesn't have a cell wall or chloroplasts.

    Think of it like this: Your house has a door that lets people in and out. The house is the cell, and the door is the cell membrane.

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