Biology: How Life Works - Standalone book
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The function of the proteins and lipids in maintaining the selective permeability of the membrane.

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The plasma membrane is the semipermeable structure that forms a barrier and regulates the movement of the molecules. The plasma membrane is composed of the lipid molecules and protein molecules. The movement of the molecules across the plasma membrane takes place through the active transport and passive transport.

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