Question

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which statement describes the ability of the cell membrane to allow various substance to move through it? the cell membrane is selectively permeable. the cell membrane is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic. the cell membrane is a bilayer structure. the cell membrane is composed of lipids and phosphates.

Explanation:

Selective permeability refers to the cell - membrane's ability to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell. The other statements describe the structure or composition of the cell membrane, not its ability to allow substances to move through it.

Answer:

The cell membrane is selectively permeable.