Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134555430
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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The cell membrane or plasma membrane is a biological membrane. It separates the internal cellular substances from its outside environment. It is a double layer membrane. It is selectively permeable that means it allows only some of the molecules to enter and exit.

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