When a red stain is added to a culture containing both living and dead cells, only the dead cells take up the stain. Which structure(s) prevent(s) the stain entering the living celis?

Correct answer: A. cell membrane

  • A. cell membrane
  • B. cell wall
  • C. cytoplasm
  • D. Vacuole
  • E. all of these options

Explanation

The structure that controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell is the cell membrane, as it is selectively permeable.

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