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A ___ membrane is a layer through which only certain type of molecules can pass through.

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When you break a boiled egg you might have observed a thin layer surrounding the egg white. This is the layer which prevents free entry of materials into the egg. Only certain selected materials are allowed to enter the cell. Thus, the membrane is called as semi-permeable.

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