What Is the Purpose of the Plasma Membrane

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the plasma membrane?

• A)It acts as a boundary, but also lets molecules in and out.
• B)It acts as a cell wall to give the cell structure and support.
• C)It keeps water in the cell to keep it from dehydrating.
• D)It stores the genetic material of the cell.
• E)none of the above

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