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The plasma membrane is selectively permeable. This means

A) only gases and water can pass through it.
B) substances need permission to pass through it.
C) only certain substances can pass through it.
D) substances need carrier molecules to pass through it.
E) ATP is always needed to move molecules across the plasma membrane.

Selectively Permeable

Describes membranes that allow certain substances to pass through while blocking others, crucial for cell function and homeostasis.

Plasma Membrane

The plasma membrane is a biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the passage of substances.

  • Understand the function of the plasma membrane in preserving the internal conditions of the cell.
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