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  • What is a Cell Membrane? Structure and Function Explained
    A two-layer sandwich of molecules that surrounds an organelle or cell is called a membrane.

    Here's a breakdown of why:

    * Two layers: Membranes are made of a phospholipid bilayer, meaning they have two layers of phospholipid molecules.

    * Molecules: Phospholipids are the primary building blocks of membranes, but they are not alone. Membranes also contain proteins, cholesterol, and other lipids.

    * Surrounds: Membranes enclose organelles (like mitochondria, the nucleus, and the endoplasmic reticulum) within cells, as well as the cell itself.

    So, the membrane is the accurate term for this structure.

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