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  • Cell Membrane: Structure, Function, and Presence in Plant & Animal Cells
    The organelle you're describing is the cell membrane (also known as the plasma membrane).

    Here's why:

    * Two lipid layers: The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer, meaning it has two layers of phospholipid molecules.

    * Proteins and carbohydrates: Embedded within and attached to the phospholipid bilayer are proteins and carbohydrates. These play vital roles in:

    * Transport: Moving substances in and out of the cell.

    * Communication: Receiving signals and responding to the environment.

    * Recognition: Identifying the cell as belonging to a specific organism.

    * Both plant and animal cells: All living cells, including those of plants and animals, have a cell membrane. It acts as a barrier between the cell's internal environment and the external environment.

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