Biology
WAEC 2024
The structure in the cell that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell is the
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A.
cytoplasmic membrane
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B.
nuclear membrane
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C.
protoplasm
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D.
endoplasm
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, controls the movement of substances in and out of a cell. "cytoplasmic membrane" is the same as "cell membrane"; they are both terms used to describe the outer boundary of a cell that separates the cell's interior from the external environment, and it's also sometimes called the "plasma membrane".
- The cell membrane is a semipermeable lipid bilayer that surrounds the cell.
- It separates the inside of the cell from the outside environment.
- The cell membrane is selectively permeable, meaning it allows some substances to pass through but not others.
- The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.
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