Which of the following is a function of plasma membrane

Protect the cell from its surrounding

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selectively permeable to ions and organic molecules

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regulates the movement of substances in and out of cells.

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
The primary function of the plasma membrane is to protect the cell from its surroundings. Composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, the plasma membrane is selectively permeable to ions and organic molecules and regulates the movement of substances in and out of cells.

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