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Published on: August 12, 2026
Cell membrane contains
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Double layers of phospholipid with polar ends projected outside
The plasma membrane consists of two adjacent layers of phospholipids.The phospholipid heads face outward, one layer exposed to the interior of the cell and one layer exposed to the exterior. Because the phosphate groups are polar and hydrophilic, they are attracted to water in the intracellular fluid.

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