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

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Plasma membrane is selectively permeable which means it allows the entry or exit of selective materials inside and outside the cell. In its absence, the regulated movement of substances in and out of the cell will be affected or it will be freely permeable disturbing the ion - water balance inside the cell.

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