
Membrane
Biological Importance
Membranes are crucial for living organisms, controlling what enters or leaves cells, like a security guard.

Medicines target the cell membrane to treat diseases.
Visual Metaphor
Imagine a membrane as an ultra-thin pizza base, delicate and specifically designed to hold toppings.

A cell's membrane might look like pizza dough under a microscope.
Boundary Descriptor
Membranes serve as dividing lines, separating spaces or substances from each other.

The mucous membrane marks the boundary of the inner nose.
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