The document discusses cell membrane structure and function, including the fluid mosaic model. It describes the roles of cell surface membranes and the process of cell signaling. It then covers various mechanisms of movement of substances into and out of cells, such as diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, active transport, endocytosis and exocytosis. Specific experiments are outlined to investigate diffusion, osmosis, and the effects of changing surface area to volume ratio on diffusion using plant tissues and agar. Water movement between cells and solutions of different water potentials is also explained.