What is the basic structure of a cell membrane?

1. Made of structrues called phospholipids with a polar, hydrophobic head region and a non-polar hydrophillic region. 2. Formation of a bilayer. read more

Cell membranes are not solid structures. Instead, they maintain a consistency similar to that of vegetable oil and permit diffusion and cellular transport in ways that help maintain homeostasis within the cell. The building block of the plasma membrane is the phospholipid molecule. read more

The cell membrane (plasma membrane) is a thin semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell. Its function is to protect the integrity of the interior of the cell by allowing certain substances into the cell, while keeping other substances out. read more