Capitol Report: Iranâs Global Threat. This week, I voted to stop the dangerous deal the Obama Administration negotiated to lift sanctions on Iran. I voted to protect Americans from the global threat posed by a nuclear Iran, because this is not a Republican issue or Democrat issue; this is an American security issue.
Cell Membrane Structure. The cell membrane is primarily composed of a mix of proteins and lipids. Depending on the membraneâs location and role in the body, lipids can make up anywhere from 20 to 80 percent of the membrane, with the remainder being proteins.
Functions of the Cell Membrane. Both eukaryotic cells, including plant cells and animal cells, and prokaryotic cells, e.g. bacteria, are enclosed by a cell membrane. A cell membrane (see the simple diagram on the right) is a thin structure that is also known as the plasma membrane. The main functions of the cell membrane are: to maintain the physical integrity of the cell - that is to mechanically enclose the contents of the cell, and also.