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  • Cell Membrane: The Structure and Function of the Cell's Boundary
    Organelles and other cellular material are held inside the cell by the cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane.

    Here's why:

    * Structure: The cell membrane is a thin, flexible barrier composed of a phospholipid bilayer. This bilayer acts as a selective barrier, controlling what enters and leaves the cell.

    * Function: The cell membrane:

    * Encloses the cell, providing a distinct boundary between the internal and external environments.

    * Regulates the passage of substances, allowing some molecules to pass through while blocking others.

    * Maintains the cell's shape and internal organization.

    * Participates in cell signaling and communication.

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