Multiple choice

The role of the cell membrane is to:

  1. produce glucose for the cell.

  2. direct reproduction of the cell.

  3. regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

  4. carry out respiration to get energy for the cell.
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Explanation

The cell membrane is selectively permeable, meaning it controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell to maintain homeostasis. Producing glucose is the job of chloroplasts, directing reproduction is the job of the nucleus, and carrying out respiration is the job of mitochondria.

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