A cell requires water, minerals and other substances to stay alive. But the cell is covered with a cell membrane. How do these things reach inside the cell?

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The cell membrane forms a selective barrier around a cell and restricts the entry of many substances. However, cell membrane allows entry of water, minerals and other substances, which are essential for the survival of a cell.

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