Explanation The cell membrane or the plasma membrane is the layer of phospholipids and proteins that surrounds the cell. It protects and provide shape as well as flexibility to the cell. The cell membrane consists of phospholipid that is arranged in the form of bilayer present on the upper and lower side of the cell membrane...

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The arrangement of phospholipids in the cell membrane.

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