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The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer. The hydrophilic (water loving) heads create the outer and inner surface, with the tails facing inwards towards each other.

There are various proteins also associated with the membrane, including integral (firmly attached, span the distance of the membrane) and peripheral (loosely attached).

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