Which Function of Cellular Membranes Is Critical to the Ionic

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which function of cellular membranes is critical to the ionic and molecular organization of cells? ​

• A)the controlled transport of ions and molecules across the membrane
• B)cell-cell binding
• C)recognition of other cells as being "foreign" or "self"
• D)reception of chemical signals from other cells
• E)participation in metabolic reactions

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