Plasma Membranes Are Selectively Permeable.This Means That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Plasma membranes are selectively permeable.This means that

• A)the plasma membrane allows some substances to enter or leave a cell more easily than others.
• B)anything can pass into or out of a cell as long as the membrane is intact and the cell is healthy.
• C)glucose cannot enter the cell.
• D)plasma membranes must be very thick.

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Definitions:

Transitive Preferences

A condition in decision-making where if an individual prefers option A over B, and B over C, then they must also prefer A over C.

Characteristics

Distinctive features or qualities that define a person, object, or phenomenon.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of a consumer's preference, showing the level of satisfaction or utility derived from different bundles of goods and services.

Indifference Curve

A curve that shows the different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, highlighting the trade-offs a consumer is willing to make.