NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The function of the cell membrane is ____
A
to regulate what enters and leaves the cell.
B
fight bacteria and viruses that enter the cell.
C
provide rigid support and protection to the cell.
D
make sure each cell can move
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer that is semipermeable. The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cell membrane, therefore, has two functions: first, to be a barrier keeping the constituents of the cell in and unwanted substances out and, second, to be a gate allowing transport into the cell of essential nutrients and movement from the cell of waste products.

Detailed explanation-3: -A cell’s plasma membrane regulates what enters or leaves the cell. The CYTOPLASM includes everything between the cell membrane and the nucleus.

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