AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

TRANSPORT INTO AND OUT OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cell membrane maintains ____
A
Energy
B
The cell looking good
C
Phospholipid bilayer
D
Homeostasis/Equilibrium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cell membrane maintains homeostasis in three main ways: Allowing for fluid movement of the membrane. Regulating osmosis, or the movement of water from high concentration to low concentration. Maintaining specific concentrations of ions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Homeostasis is a state of balanced equilibrium, where everything is running smoothly. The plasma membrane maintains homeostasis in the cell by keeping cell contents in and foreign material out, and by providing controlled avenues for the transportation of fuel, fluids and waste.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thecell membrane helpsto regulate and slow down the flow of water into thecell. This is yet another way that thecell membrane helps maintain homeostasis.

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