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A thin covering that the cells in all living things have?

Cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, is a thin covering that surrounds the cells of all living organisms. It regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining cellular homeostasis and providing structural support.


Thin layer surrounding all cells that allows water and dissolved materials to pass into and out of the cell?

Cell membrane, also known as plasma membrane, is a thin, semi-permeable layer surrounding cells that regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell. It is composed of lipids and proteins and plays a crucial role in maintaining cell shape and integrity.


What is cell membrane define?

The cell membrane is a thin, semi-permeable barrier that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell. It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, allowing nutrients to enter and waste products to exit. The cell membrane also helps maintain the cell's shape and structure.


Parts of an animal cell?

Lysosome or the "suicide bags'' * is a membrane bound cavity in living cells that contain enzymes that are responsible for degrading and recycling molecules. cell membrane * a thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the cell. cytoplasm * a jelly like material outside the nucleus in which the organelles are located. Golgi body * packages protein and carbohydrates into membrane bound vesicle for "export" from the cell.


Difference between plasma membrane and cell wall?

wikipedia " plasma membrane" the membrane is thin bi-lipid (two-fat) layer that blocks out water the cell wall is a rigid cube like structure that surrounds a plant cell and gives it rigidity jd

Related Questions

What thin membrane encloses the cytoplasm?

The cell membrane is the thin layer that holds cells together. Cell membranes are used as barriers and for protection.


What is the name of the thin flexible barrier surrounding a cell?

a membrane you idiot


What is that thin membrane surrounding a muscle fiber called?

its called the plasma membrane or cell membrane. sometimes the semi-permeable plasma membrane. The Sarcolemma is the plasma membrane specifically surrounding a muscle fiber.


What are amniotic membranes?

A thin membrane surrounding the fetus and containing serous fluid.


What is the thin fluid filled membrane surrounding the embryo called?

amniotic sac


What does the cytomembrane system do?

The cytomembrane system is in charge of letting items flow in and out of cells. It is the cytoplasm's thin membrane.


What is the role of the cell membrane in a unicellular organism?

yes they do. however they do not have membrane-bound organelles


Thin innermost membrane attached to surface of the spinal cord?

The thin like membrane that covers the brain is "Dura Matter", and the thin like protection surrounding the spinal cord is a "mylein Sheath".


Whats the nuclear membrane?

# The nuclear membrane is a thin membrane covering an animal cell. It holds in the cytoplasm, which in turn contains the organelles and nucleus of the cell. The cell membrane also allows the exchange of nutrients and oxygen/CO2.


Is the cell membrane the cells skin?

No. The cell membrane is a bi-phosphate layer which is living it is very thin creates a barrier between cellular cytoplasm and intracellular fluids allowing cells to create environments within which differ from the surrounding fluids. The skin is made of many layers of cells, and has many functions and parts including sebatious glands which secrete oil on to the surface of the skin. It is primarily a barrier to infection and loss of fluid.


Example of the cell membrane?

The thin, outer line surrounding the cell. It helps bring items in and out of the cell


What is a tiny unit of living material surrounded by a thin membrane is called what?

A cell is a tiny unit of living material surrounded by a thin membrane.