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Meaning of membrane
membrane (n)
a thin pliable sheet of material
a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
membrane (n.)
A thin layer or fold of tissue, usually supported by a fibrous network, serving to cover or line some part or organ, and often secreting or absorbing certain fluids.
membrane Sentence Examples
- The cell membrane separates the internal contents of a cell from its surroundings.
- The plasma membrane is a semipermeable barrier that controls the movement of substances into and out of cells.
- The mitochondrial membrane surrounds the mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells.
- The nuclear membrane enciphers the nucleus and preserves the integrity of the genetic material.
- The Golgi membrane processes and packages molecules within cells.
- The lysosomal membrane contains digestive enzymes that break down waste products and cellular debris.
- The vacuolar membrane lines vacuoles, organelles that store substances within cells.
- The endoplasmic reticulum membrane is involved in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism.
- The photosynthetic membrane in plants captures sunlight used for energy production.
- The impermeable membrane of the blood-brain barrier protects the brain from toxins and harmful substances.
FAQs About the word membrane
a thin pliable sheet of material, a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plantsA thin layer or fold of tis
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The cell membrane separates the internal contents of a cell from its surroundings.
The plasma membrane is a semipermeable barrier that controls the movement of substances into and out of cells.
The mitochondrial membrane surrounds the mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells.
The nuclear membrane enciphers the nucleus and preserves the integrity of the genetic material.
