Question

the cell membrane makes the cell a compartment separate from the extracellular environment. What is the other main function of the cell membrane

Answer 1

Answer: transport

Explanation: the cell membrane serves as a permeable barrier but allows active and passive transport across its surface. the membrane has different functions:

Mechanical Structure. Defines/encloses the Cell. ...

Selective Permeability. ...

Active Transport. ...

Bulk Transport: Exocytosis & Endocytosis. ...

Markers & Signalling. ...

Metabolic Activities.

the last 6 are functions of transport in some capacity.