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Is the plasma membrane of a cell selectively permeable?

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Yes, it is selective about the compounds and molecules it allows across the membrane.

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What is the basic strcture of a cell membrane?

Cell membrane is elastic and transparent. It can be impermeable, permeable, semi-permeable or selectively permeable. In humans the plasma membrane is selectively permeable that is it allows entry to certain substance.


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What is the relationship between cell membrane and selectively permeable?

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How do lipid or oil get through plasma cell membrane?

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