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| − | A '''membrane''' is any layer that separates two [[ | + | A '''membrane''' is any layer that separates two [[fluid]]s. Membranes may be [[Semipermeable Membrane|selectively permeable]], meaning they allow some molecules across the membrane, but block others. Dialysis tubing is an example of this. Most membranes in biology are [[lipid bilayer]]s. This means they consist of two layers of interposed [[lipid]]s. |
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Revision as of 12:50, June 23, 2016
A membrane is any layer that separates two fluids. Membranes may be selectively permeable, meaning they allow some molecules across the membrane, but block others. Dialysis tubing is an example of this. Most membranes in biology are lipid bilayers. This means they consist of two layers of interposed lipids.