Plasma membrane is selectively permeable because

Osmosis has to take place

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The membrane is thin

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It has pores in it

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Both (a) and (c) in water

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Solution

The correct option is D Both (a) and (c) in water
For osmosis, a semipermeable membrane is required.

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