plasma membranes
- Created by: claire
- Created on: 23-10-12 18:14
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- Functions of a plasma membrane
- flexible
- allows cells to move
- For growth and division
- Has receptor sites for Hormones and neutralisation
- Transmission of nerve impulses
- Synapse
- Soluble
- Prevents water soluble substances entering and leaving
- Allows lipid soluble substances to dissolve
- Lipid -liquid fat (oil)
- Provides Insulation of nerves
- Recognision of other cells
- Acts as barrier between cell and its surrounding
- Strong for mechanical support
- Controls the passage of materials in oand out of the cell
- flexible
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