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Why is a cell membrane thin?


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Cell membrane:

  1. A cell membrane is a thin outer covering that surrounds all living cells.
  2. It is composed of fatty acids such as phospholipids and sterols, and proteins.
  3. It helps in maintaining the integrity of the interior of the cells.
  4. It serves as a base for cellular attachment and supports the cell.
  5. The cell membrane is thin as it functions as a selectively permeable membrane that allows the transport of substances.

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