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Why the plasma membrane is called a selectively permeable membrane ?

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( 1 ) Plasma membrane selects the entry and exit of particular substances.
(2) It allows entry of some substances while prevents movements of other substances.
(3) The concentration and the nature of the substances are crucial in such movements across the plasma membrane.
(4) Therefore the plasma membrane is called a selectively permeable membrane.
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