Which of the following statements correctly describes the plasma membrane

The plasma membrane of a bacterium has none of the same components as the plasma membrane of an animal cell.

B It allows selected molecules to pass in and out of the cell. C It is a solid layer of protein that protects the contents of the cell. D It is a rigid and an unmoving layer of phospholipids and proteins. Open in App Verified by Toppr

Plasma membrane is the outer covering of all cell but in plant cells, it is present below the cell wall. It is selectively permeable to ions and organic molecules and controls the movement of substances in and out of cells apart from cell-cell recognition. It has a host of important properties which include, fluidity, compartmentalization, transport, signaling etc. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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