The document discusses the structure and function of the cell membrane. It begins by defining the cell membrane as a biological membrane that separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. It then describes the chemical composition of the cell membrane, which includes lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. Phospholipids are the most abundant lipid and form a bilayer structure with a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails. The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell and also provides structure and anchors cell proteins and cytoskeleton. It functions in transport, protection, and cell recognition. The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a fluid bilayer with embedded proteins that can move laterally.