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Why are natural membranes selectively permeable. Give examples.
Solution
Natural membranes like the cell membrane are selectively permeable, which means that it allows only certain molecules to get in or go out of the cell. An example of a cell membrane is where it allows only non-polar and small molecules through the lipid bilayer along the concentration gradient.
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