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The Plasma Membrane 7.2 Function of Plasma Membrane Homeostasis needs to be obtained Thin, flexible boundary between the cell and its environment. Allows nutrients into cell Allows waste to exit cell All prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a plasma membrane Selective permeability A membrane allows some substances to pass through while keeping others out. Fish net analogy Structures of P. Membrane Phospholipid Bilayer-two layers of phospholipids composing the P. Membrane. Arranged tail-to-tail Allows existance in H2O Other Components CholesterolContributes to fluidity of acid tails CarbohydratesDefine cell characteristics and fight infection Transport Proteins Tunnels in membrane that allow substances to enter/leave the cell