Cell Membrane Structure and Function
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What is the primary function of the flexible outer membrane in animal cells and under the cell wall in plant cells?

  • To provide structural support to the cell
  • To store genetic information
  • To control movement of substances in and out of the cell (correct)
  • To synthesize proteins
  • What is the main purpose of the cell membrane in terms of movement?

  • To keep everything out of the cell
  • To control what enters and leaves the cell (correct)
  • To only allow oxygen to enter the cell
  • To only allow water to enter the cell
  • What substances need to be moved in and out of the cell through the cell membrane?

  • Only wastes and nutrients
  • Only proteins and carbohydrates
  • Only oxygen and water
  • Oxygen, wastes, water, and nutrients (correct)
  • Where is the cell membrane typically found in plant cells?

    <p>Under the cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the cell membrane?

    <p>It is flexible and semi-permeable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Cell Membrane

    • Found in animal cells as a flexible outer membrane
    • Located under the cell wall in plant cells
    • Controls movement of substances in and out of the cell
    • Regulates the flow of oxygen, waste, water, and nutrients into and out of the cell

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    Learn about the cell membrane, its location, and its role in controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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