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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To perform different functions in each cell
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To control what enters and leaves the cell
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To form a hard outer covering for the cell
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To support the cell
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Solution

The correct option is B To control what enters and leaves the cell
The cell membrane ensures that the right amount and type of material enters and leaves the cell. It is a selectively permeable membrane that defines a cell i.e. forms the boundary of a cell.

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