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.