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Wha does t mean for a membrane to be selectively permeable?

AOnly certain molecules are allowed to pass through
BThe membrane is rigidgad only alows water to pass through
CAll types of molecules are able to pass into the cell
DThe membrane is rigid and nothing can enter or leave the cell

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Answer: A

Selective means to chose something and permeable means a material or membranes that allows substances to pass through it so if something is selectively permeable then it only allows certain things can pass through. For example, only small molecules like water can pass through the cell membrane and larger molecules like carbohydrates cannot.

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A

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