The primary function of the cell membrane is to separate the cell from its external environment while regulating the movement of substances into and out of the cell. This selective permeability maintains the cell’s internal conditions, supports communication with other cells, enables nutrient uptake and waste removal, and helps preserve cellular homeostasis.
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