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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.
It also serves as a base of attachment for the cytoskeleton in some organisms and the cell wall in others. Thus the cell membrane also serves to help support the cell and help maintain its shape. Another function of the membrane is to regulate cell growth through the balance of endocytosis and exocytosis.