Asked by Elizabeth Andrade on Jun 25, 2024
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Which of the following are functions of the plasma membrane? Select all that apply.
A) It separates the internal environment of the cell from the external environment.
B) It regulates the entrance and exit of molecules to and from the cell.
C) It helps the cell and the organism maintain a steady internal environment.
D) It serves as a site for protein synthesis.
E) It serves as the site for photosynthesis in plant cells.
Plasma Membrane
The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.
Protein Synthesis
A cellular process involving the assembly of amino acids into proteins based on the sequence of nucleotides in messenger RNA.
Photosynthesis
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
- Explain how the cell membrane's characteristics contribute to its ability to regulate the internal environment of a cell.
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- Explain how the cell membrane's characteristics contribute to its ability to regulate the internal environment of a cell.
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