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Describe the basic structure of the cell membrane with regard to specific molecules. What is it made out of?

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Answer: The cell membrane is made up of phospholipids and the overall name is the Phospholipid bi-layer

Step-by-step explanation:

The cell membrane has two rows of phospholipids. A phospholipid is broken into two parts, the heads and tails. The heads are hydrophilic (water-loving) and point to the outside and inside regions making the inner and outer wall, while the tails are hydrophobic (water-hating) and face each other to make the inside of the membrane. There are also molecules of cholesterol and proteins throughout the membrane.

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