An important function of the cell membrane is:

a. the production of energy
b. aiding in protein formation
c. acting as an “identification tag” for the cell
d. none of the above


c. acting as an “identification tag” for the cell

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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