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What is the advantage of flexibility of plasma membrane to a cell. Support your answer with suitable examples.

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Answer:

Flexibility of a cell membrane HELPS in the selective movement of the substances ACROSS it. In Amoeba, the flexibility of membrane helps in engulfing the food particles from the outside enviroment by a process called endocytosis.

Explanation:

The primary function of the plasma membrane is to protect the cell from its surroundings. Composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, the plasma membrane is selectively permeable to IONS and ORGANIC molecules and REGULATES the movement of substances in and out of cells.



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