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Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?

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Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?
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The plasma membrane is known as a selectively permeable membrane because it regulates the flow of chemicals into and out of the cell. This means that the plasma membrane allows some compounds to enter while preventing others from moving.

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