Which statement about the cell membrane is true?
A)It contains cellulose and sugars that are involved in communication.
B)It is present in animal cells only.
C)It is rigid and elastic for supporting the cell’s shape.
D)It prevents harmful substances from entering a cell.

Respuesta :

Its D, The cell membrane(also known a the plasma membrane) has a job in which it has to allow passage in and out of the cell. Therefore it can prevent harmful substances from entering the cell. Think of it as security, either allowing you access or denying you depending on if you're a threat :)

Answer:

The correct answer is D) It prevents harmful substances from entering a cell.  

Explanation:  

The cell membrane is the outer layer of the cell. It is made up of protein and lipid.

The cell membrane allows substances to pass through it by the process called diffusion. It also protects the cell membrane to protect it from any encounter with the pathogen.

The cell membrane is a selectively permeable membrane and it only allows specific things to pass through it. It is one of the ways by which cells prevent the entry of harmful substances.

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