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What is the plasma membrane? What purpose does it serve?
Can you tell me what the plasma membrane is and what purpose it serves?
Sure! The plasma membrane is a thin, flexible layer that surrounds and protects the cell. It's made up of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates and serves as a barrier between the inside and outside environments of the cell. It also regulates the entry and exit of molecules, ions, and nutrients.