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  • Cell Membrane: Structure, Function, and Role in Cell Biology
    The part of the cell that encloses the cytoplasm and organelles is the cell membrane.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Cytoplasm: The gel-like substance that fills the cell and contains the organelles.

    * Organelles: The functional components of a cell, such as mitochondria, the nucleus, and the Golgi apparatus.

    * Cell membrane: A thin, flexible barrier that surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and leaves. It's made of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.

    Think of the cell membrane like the skin of a balloon: It's a thin, flexible layer that holds everything inside, allowing only specific things to pass through.

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