The plasma membrane is selectively permeable. This means

A. ATP is always needed to move molecules across the plasma membrane.
B. only certain substances can pass through it.
C. only gases and water can pass through it.
D. substances need permission to pass through it.
E. substances need carrier molecules to pass through it.


Answer: B

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