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what does the membrane of a cell do? protect the nucleus of a cell separates a cells interior from its environment contains proteins of the cell
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The cell membrane is a crucial structure. It is a semi - permeable barrier. Its main function is to separate the cell's interior (cytoplasm, organelles etc.) from the external environment. This separation is essential for maintaining the cell's internal environment (homeostasis).
- The nucleus is protected by the nuclear membrane, not the cell membrane.
- While the cell membrane does contain proteins (such as transport proteins, receptor proteins), its primary and most fundamental role is separation, not just containing proteins.
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