Membranes are able to localise the site of metabolic pathways. The pathways can occur on the membrane surfaces and the inner compartments the membranes create.
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What is the meaning of "localise" here?
e. a small or restricted area).
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It seems to mean that they enable the metabolic reactions to take place in a localised area (i.e. a small or restricted area).