An Important Function of Specialized Membranes Found in Certain Organelles

question 13

Multiple Choice

An important function of specialized membranes found in certain organelles is to

• A) help the organelles move.
• B) protect the organelles from increased temperatures.
• C) transform energy.
• D) make use of the cells' internal genetic information.
• E) destroy cellular waste products.

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