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List the three functions of the cell membrane.

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The three functions of the cell membrane:

* PROTECTION: membrane protects the cell from physical, chemical and
biological factors;
	* SELECTIVE TRANSPORT: membranes provide the transport of selected
molecules and ions between the cytoplasm and the outer environment;
	* CELL SIGNALLING: membrane contains receptors that allow sensing of
the changes in the environment.

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protection: membrane protects the cell from physical, chemical and biological factors;
selective transport: membranes provide the transport of selected molecules and ions between the cytoplasm and the outer environment;
cell signalling: membrane contains receptors that allow sensing of the changes in the environment.

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