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Plasma membrane |
Thin flexible boundary between the cell and its environment Allows nutrients into the cell Allows wastes to leave the cell |
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Selective permeability |
Back (Definition) |
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Plasma membrane notes |
The plasma membrane is composed of the phospholipid bilayer A phospholipid molecule is composed of a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid chains and a phosphate group Fluid mosaic model- the phospholipid bilayer allows other molecules to float in the membrane |