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the dotted line in the middle acts more or less like a cell membrane. molecules can pass through, but only those that can fit will pass through. what is the term that applies to membranes that describes that allows only some substances can pass through?
phospholipid
semipermeable
permeable
impermeable
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A semi - permeable membrane allows only certain substances to pass through based on size, charge, etc. Phospholipid is a component of membranes, permeable means all substances can pass through, and impermeable means no substances can pass through.
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B. semipermeable