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The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.

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The plasma membrane is selectively permeable because it allows entry of certain substances, exit of some substances while preventing passage to remaining substances.

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Q. Cell membrane or plasma membrane is described as a selectively permeable membrane. Which of the following statements justify the given fact?

Q. Assertion :Plasma membrane is selectively permeable. Reason: It allows some solutes to pass through it readily along with solvents.

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Explain, how the plasma membrane is selectively permeable, and tell how that is related to the movement of materials across the membrane.

Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane

Q. What would have happened? If Plasma membrane had not been selectively permeable.

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