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The drawing below illustrates a small portion of the molecules that make up a cell membrane. What is the purpose of the phospholipid molecules?

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Explanation: Phospholipids protect cells by acting as barriers in their membranes, and they also act as barriers for the organelles within those cells. Phospholipids serve as conduits for different substances to pass across membranes.

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