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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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The structure of plasma membrane and also, determine the 2 principal types of molecules present in the membrane and their general functions.

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All the organelles, as well as the cells, are surrounded by the membranes. The membrane possesses a basic structure where the proteins are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer and perform various functions.

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