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What is the difference between permeable, selective pemeable, semi permeable and impermeable membrane ?

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Permeable membrane- Membrane which permits the passage of molecules and ions through it by passive diffusion.
Selective/semi-permeable membrane- Membrane which permits the passage of certain molecules, ions through it by diffusion and restricts the others.
Impermeable membrane- Membrane which do not allow the passage of molecules and ions through it.

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