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Plasma Membrane

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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The plasma membrane is a thin layer that separates the inside of cells from their environment. It controls what enters or leaves the cell.

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