What term best describes the cell membrane?
The Cell Membrane and Passive Transport

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Semi-permeable: A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
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To control what enters and leaves the cell.
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What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
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Phospholipids: A type of lipid that forms the bilayer of the cell membrane.
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How are phospholipids arranged in the plasma membrane?
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In a bi-layer structure, with hydrophilic heads facing outward and hydrophobic tails facing inward.
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What is an isotonic solution?
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A solution where the concentration of solutes is the same on both sides of the membrane.
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What does 'permeable' mean in the context of cell membranes?
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Able to allow substances to pass through.
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What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
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To maintain membrane fluidity and stability.
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