Which statement is true of plasma membranes?

a. They have molecules on their surfaces that
identify them.
b. They are essentially impermeable.
c. They are basically static, non-changing
structures.
d. They are hydrophilic barriers between cells.
e. They function primarily through the activity of
their carbohydrates.


Answer: a

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