Which of the following activities is a function of the plasma membrane?

A. Digestion of unneeded cell organelles
B. Cell metabolism
C. Detoxification
D. Recognition of bacterial cells by the immune system
E. Transport of products from the nucleus to the endoplasmic reticulum


Answer: D

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