Scientists who model membrane structure and dynamics describe ... relies on natural biophysical properties to form and function. In living cells, however, many proteins are not free to move.

Cell structure Description Function Cell type Cell wall Freely permeable layer surrounding cell membrane. The cell wall of plant cells is made from cellulose. This gives them a rigid structure.

Cell structure Function Cytoplasm Where enzymes and other ... chemical reactions such as photosynthesis and respiration. Cell membrane Allows gases and water to diffuse freely into and out of ...

But understanding the structure and interactions of cholesterol ... implications for understanding diseases related to cell membrane function, particularly cancer, where membrane organization ...

"But having both a bilayer-forming lipid, which provides the basic structure for the cell membrane ... they continued to function surprisingly well." Arriving at this minimal lipid combination ...