Like a mosaic, the cell membrane is a complex structure made up of many different parts, such as proteins, phospholipids, and cholesterol. The relative amounts of these components vary from membrane to membrane, and the types of lipids in membranes can also vary.
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Protein surfaces are designed for interaction. Learn how proteins can bind and release other molecules as they carry out many different roles in cells.
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