plasma membrane GO_0005886
plasma membrane
ID: GO_0005886
Class
The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins.
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Relationships
- is part of: cell periphery
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial inner membrane | narrow synonym | |
| integral to plasma membrane | narrow synonym | |
| inner endospore membrane | narrow synonym | |
| plasma membrane lipid bilayer | narrow synonym | mah |
| integral component of plasma membrane | narrow synonym | |
| juxtamembrane | broad synonym | |
| cytoplasmic membrane | exact synonym | |
| cell membrane | exact synonym | |
| cellular membrane | exact synonym | sao6433132645 |
| plasmalemma | exact synonym |