membrane
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In real viruses, surface proteins are embedded within a lipid membrane and arranged in specific shapes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Using HIV as an example, the researchers focused on a stable region of the virus's surface protein located near the membrane.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
The researchers describe this system as a "pseudo-organelle," a functional compartment that is not enclosed by a membrane but still plays a major role in organizing cell behavior.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Researchers eventually confirmed that TMEM175 is an ion channel that moves charged particles across the lysosomal membrane.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
The camouflage membrane had closed behind them and blended into the ground.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing membrane
Life Science: Cell Biology
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Florida EOC Biology 1
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STAAR Biology: Cell Structure and Function
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