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Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?


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Plasma membrane allows passage of some selected substances (ions and molecules) in and out of the cell whereas on the other hand it also blocks some molecules to enter it. Hence, it is called a selectively permeable membrane.


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