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Darina [25.2K]
3 years ago
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In your own words explain how the structure of the cell membrane determines what can and cannot pass through the cell membrane.

Biology
2 answers:
Natali [406]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

The cell membrane is semi-permeable. (or selectively permeable). The unique structure of the cell membrane allows small substances (like oxygen or carbon dioxide) to easily pass through.

Explanation:

The principal components of the plasma membrane are lipids (phospholipids and cholesterol), proteins, and carbohydrate groups that are attached to some of the lipids and proteins. A phospholipid is a lipid made of glycerol, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate-linked head group.

Softa [21]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Explanation:

Because the cell membrane is a selectively permeable membrane it decides what it will allow to pass through the membrane wall and what will not

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