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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?
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?
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?
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?
Where is the cell membrane typically found in plant cells?
What is a characteristic of the cell membrane?
What is a characteristic of the cell membrane?
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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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