Cell Membrane: Just Passing Through
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Cell Membrane: Just Passing Through
At any one time, a dozen different types of materials may be passing through the membrane of a cell. The job of the membrane is to regulate this movement in order to maintain the proper balance of ions, water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and other molecules. This interactive illustrates the movement of some of these materials and describes the structures that make it possible.