What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
cell membrane

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The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell, maintaining homeostasis.
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What is the structure of the cell membrane?
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The cell membrane is primarily composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.
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What does it mean for the cell membrane to be semipermeable?
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Semipermeable means that the cell membrane allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.
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What are channel proteins?
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Channel proteins are integral membrane proteins that facilitate the transport of ions and molecules across the cell membrane.
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What is passive transport?
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Passive transport is the movement of particles across the membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.
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What is active transport?
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Active transport is the movement of particles against their concentration gradient, requiring energy (ATP) to do so.
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What is endocytosis?
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Endocytosis is a type of active transport where the cell membrane engulfs particles to form a vesicle and bring them into the cell.
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