SCIENCE
CELL BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the cell/plasma membrane?
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It is a phospholipid bilayer
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It is a highly selective barrier
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It creates energy/ATP for the cell
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It uses active or passive transport to regulate passage of molecules
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. Answer: The characteristics of the plasma membrane are not the cellulose and increased strength of the cell.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is (A) It controls the contents of the cell. The plasma membrane forms a barrier around the cell to separate inside from outside.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, the cell membrane is not responsible for movement into the nucleus. Nuclear import proteins bind and transport molecules that need to enter the nucleus transporting them across the nuclear envelope through nuclear pores.
Detailed explanation-4: -Final Answer: Proline is not a constituent of the cell membrane.
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