Question 12
Cell and Its EnvironmentThe cell membrane of a cell is said to be semi-permeable because
- A.it allows only large molecular substances to pass through it into the cell
- B.it is actively involved in energy production in the cell
- C.it actively allows all substances to pass through it by diffusion
- D.it is actively selective in allowing substances pass through it
- E.fatty acids are only the building blocks of the membrane
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (it is actively selective in allowing substances pass through it)
Explanation
The membrane lets some substances through but not others: it is selective.