Question 6

Question

A) What is the function of the plasma membrane? (1 point)
Responses

It helps plants maintain their shape.
It helps plants maintain their shape.

It helps recognize other cells.
It helps recognize other cells.

It helps filter waste inside the cell.
It helps filter waste inside the cell.

It contains hereditary material.

Answer 1

The function of the plasma membrane is primarily to help recognize other cells and to regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell, facilitating communication and maintaining homeostasis. It does not primarily help plants maintain shape, filter waste, or contain hereditary material (which is the role of the nucleus).

Given the options provided, the most relevant function is:

It helps recognize other cells.