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Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane

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Plasma membrane permits the entry and exit of selective materials in the cells. It also prevents movement of selective materials. Therefore, the plasma membrane is called a selectively permeable membrane.
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  • Plasma membrane has

    A
    phospholipid, extrinsic and intrinsic protiens
    B
    no proteins, glycolipids and phospholipids
    C
    histone proteins and lipoproteins
    D
    None of the above
  • Plasma membrane is

    A
    Semipermeable and symmetric
    B
    Selectively permeable , elastic and asymmetric
    C
    Permeable and asymmetric
    D
    Selective permeable with monolayer phospholipids
  • Plasma membrane is

    A
    permeable
    B
    selective permeable
    C
    semipermeable
    D
    impermeable
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