it is permeable to some molecules and not permeable to others.
Chat with our AI personalities
selectively permeable, allowing only certain substances to pass through while blocking others. This regulation of what enters and leaves the cell helps maintain cellular homeostasis and function.
The structure you are referring to is the cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane. It surrounds the cell, acts as a barrier, and regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell through selective permeability.
The terms "plasma membrane" and "cell membrane" are often used interchangeably to refer to the same structure. Both terms refer to the semipermeable lipid bilayer that surrounds the cell and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
A cell membrane is also known as a plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane. The cell membrane separates the interior of a cell from its outside environment. The main function of a cell membrane is to protect the cell from its surroundings.
plasma membrane
Yes, prokaryotes have a plasma membrane.