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Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?
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- The cell membrane or plasma membrane is known as a selectively permeable membrane because it regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
- This means that the plasma membrane allows the entry of only some substances and prevents the movement of some other materials.
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