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Oduvanchick [21]
3 years ago
15

What is the main function of a selectively permeable cell membrane?

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1 answer:
BabaBlast [244]3 years ago
5 0
The main purpose is protection. The lipid bilayer protects the cell from viruses and other threats to the cell. It also maintains homeostasis within the cell by monitoring the amount of substances the enter or exit the cell. 
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