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. Five statements about cell membranes are given. Which statement can be used to

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Question

. Five statements about cell membranes are given. Which statement can be used to explain the importance of the cell membrane to cell survival? O The cell membrane is so small that it is best viewed with an electron microscope O The cell membrane expands or shrinks by the addition or removal of phospholipid molecules O Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid bilayer embedded with proteins. 0 Cell membranes are selectively permeable with respect to molecules and ions. O The cell membranes of prokaryotes and eukaryotes have the same basic structure.

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is option D. Each of the cells either it be plant, animal, fungus, or bacteria, they has a cell membrane. The cell membrane is the semipermeable covering that surrounds all cells.