Functions of the Plasmalemma Include All of the Following,except

question 179

Multiple Choice

Functions of the plasmalemma include all of the following,except

• A)separation of the cytoplasm from the extracellular fluid.
• B)regulation of exchange of materials with the extracellular environment.
• C)sensitivity to chemical changes in the extracellular fluid.
• D)thermal insulation.
• E)structural support.

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