Which of the following offers an active barrier between the cell content and its environment by allowing only selective substances to pass through it?
Correct answer: B. Plasma membrane
- A. Cell wall
- B. Plasma membrane
- C. Nuclear membrane
- D. Vacuole
Explanation
Selectively permeable means only substances that are needed in the cell are allowed to pass throughOption A: Cell wall is fully permeableOption B: Plasma membrane (cell membrane) is partially permeable and allows only those substances to pass through which are required by the cellOption C: It is the membrane of the nucleus and allows only required substances to pass through to the nucleus Option D: A vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle. In animal cells, vacuoles are generally small and help sequester waste products. In plant cells, vacuoles help maintain water balance. Sometimes a single vacuole can take up most of the interior space of the plant cell
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