Question

Which statement best describes the function of the cell membrane?
Responses

The cell membrane produces energy for the cell to run.


The cell membrane is a barrier that prevents all molecules from entering or leaving the cell.


The cell membrane controls building nucleic acids.


The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves.

Answer 1

The statement "The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves." best describes the function of the cell membrane.