The plasma membrane of both eukaryotes and prokaryotes functions to:

A) regulate movement of molecules into and out of the cell
B) secrete proteins from membrane-bound vesicles
C) generate energy
D) support the cell wall
E) form biofilms


Answer: A) regulate movement of molecules into and out of the cell

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