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Describe the functions of the plasma membrane.


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Functions of plasma membrane:

  1. The plasma membrane allows different substances to enter or exit inside and outside of the cell.
  2. It maintains the shape of the cell.
  3. It holds the content of the cytoplasm of a cell.
  4. It permits the movement of the cell organelles.
  5. It acts as a selectively permeable membrane by preventing the passage of unnecessary materials.

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