Question

Which statement correctly describes the functional pumps in the plasma membrane A pumps holds the plasma membrane together B pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together C pumps move substance through the plasma membranes D pump store water in the plasma membranes for later use by the cell

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the functional pumps in the plasma membrane is: **C pumps move substances through the plasma membranes.**

Pumps in the plasma membrane are integral proteins that use energy to transport ions and molecules across the membrane, typically against their concentration gradients.