Functions of Lipid Layer in cell membrane

Functions of Lipid layer in cell membrane

  1. Semipermeability : Lipid layer act as a semipermeable membrane which allow only fat-soluble substances through it.
  2. Permeability : Lipid  layer act as a permeable membrane which allow Oxygen, Carbon dioxide and alcohol.
  3. Prevention : The water soluble substances like Glucose, Urea and Electrolytes cannot through this layer. 


Source : Essential MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

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