AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The function of the cell (plasma) membrane is ____
A
monitor what enters the cell and act as a protective barrier
B
fight bacteria and viruses that enter the cell.
C
make sure each cell reproduces correctly
D
make sure each cell can move
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The plasma membrane, or the cell membrane, provides protection for a cell. It also provides a fixed environment inside the cell, and that membrane has several different functions. One is to transport nutrients into the cell and also to transport toxic substances out of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The fundamental structure of the membrane is the phospholipid bilayer, which forms a stable barrier between two aqueous compartments.

Detailed explanation-3: -The function of the cell membrane is to serve as a barrier between intracellular compartments and extracellular environment and prevent molecules from coming in or leaving the cell freely.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cell membrane serves as a barrier and gatekeeper to regulate the cellular transportation of substances and information. It plays a significant role in protecting the cell from the extracellular environment, maintaining intracellular homeostasis, and regulating cellular function and behaviors.

Detailed explanation-5: -Plasma membrane-controls what enters and leaves the cell (also present in eukaryotic cells)

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