What is meant by the following statement about the cell membrane?

The cell membrane is said to be semipermeable.

O A. It will not allow any molecules to pass through.

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O B. It does not contain any membrane proteins.

O C. It is very selective about what it allows to pass through.

D. It allows all polar molecules into the cell.

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Camden Erickson

16 October, 05:24

What is meant by the following statement about the cell membrane?

The cell membrane is said to be semipermeable.

O A. It will not allow any molecules to pass through.

oso

O B. It does not contain any membrane proteins.

O C. It is very selective about what it allows to pass through.

D. It allows all polar molecules into the cell.

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Luca Benton · Answer 1

Semipermeable means something can be penetrated by a few things. that being said choices A and B can be eliminated.

Choice D would negate semi as it says all polar molecules, leaving choice C as the best answer