GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of a cell controls movement of substances in and out of the cell?
A
Cell wall
B
Ribosomes
C
Nucleus
D
Cell membrane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plasma membrane controls the flow of substances in and out of cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diffusion, osmosis and active transport are three main ways that molecules and ions can move into and out of cells through the membrane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Substances move in and out of cells by diffusion down a concentration gradient, through a partially permeable membrane. The efficiency of movement of substances in and out of a cell is determined by its volume to surface area ratio.

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