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Why is the cell membrane described as selectively permeable​
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Why is the cell membrane described as selectively permeable​

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The membrane is selectively permeable because substances do not cross it indiscriminately. Some molecules, such as hydrocarbons and oxygen can cross the membrane. Many large molecules (such as glucose and other sugars) cannot.
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