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What is the cell membrane general structure?

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Cell membrane is the outermost covering in animal cells. in plant cells, it is the second outermost covering (the first one beinf the cella wall).

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Is a cell membrane structure soluble?
No, otherwise it would dissolve in the bodily fluids. It is semi-permiable though. This means that some things can pass through, but some can't.
What is the structure of the cell membrane?
Cell membranes are made up of a phospholipid bi-layer containing hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails. This is very important. (Look up phospholipid bi-layer and look at this structure.)
What kind of structure is the cell membrane?
the outer layer
The structure of the Cell Membrane?
phospholipid bilayer and proteins.
What is the basic structure of the cell membrane?
Lipid layer