Membrane Biology

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Membrane Biology Definition

The study of the protoplasmic boundary of all cells that controls permeability and may serve other functions through surface specializations; e.g., active ion transport absorption by formation of pinocytotic vesicles; receptor-mediated antigen recognition, etc.

Membrane Biology Synonyms

Membrane Biology

Terms in Membrane Biology category

Membrane Structure and Function