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The______ portion of the cell membrane is responsible for the isolating function of the membrane, whereas the ____________ portion regulates exchange and communication with the environment. Lipid; protein. Phospholipids spontaneously form a bilayer in an aqueous solution.
The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell, allowing the cell to absorb the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function and also protects the cell from most dangerous chemicals.