Which one of the following statements is correct about the cell membrane?
- A. It is made up of cellulose.
- B. It is a permeable structure for all substances.
- C. It is flexible and enables the cell to engulf many materials. ✓
- D. It does not allow diffusion of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer: C. It is flexible and enables the cell to engulf many materials.
Explanation
The cell membrane (plasma membrane) is a flexible lipid bilayer that allows the cell to engulf food and other materials through processes like endocytosis.
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