Life: The Science of Biology
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Chapter 5.1, Problem 2R
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The importance of cell membrane that bound cell organelles and cell membrane.
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A eukaryotic cell consists of many organelles. These organelles are generally membrane-bound. The cell also has a cell membrane that functions as a selective barrier for various molecules and substances. The membranes are made up of lipid molecules.
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