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Introduction: The plasma membrane is otherwise known as the cell membrane. The plasma membrane can be defined as the structure that surrounds the cells. The plasma membrane forms a barrier and separates the interior of the cell from the exterior environment. The major function of the plasma membrane is to regulate the movement of the molecules.

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