Cell Membrane Function and Misconceptions

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Question:

What is the function of the cell membrane? A. contains DNA B. determine what gets in and out of the nucleus C. makes proteins D. packages proteins

Answer:

The function of the cell membrane is primarily to regulate what enters and exits the cell, providing a barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out. Therefore, the correct answer is:

None of the options directly describe the function of the cell membrane.

However, if we were to choose the closest option related to cellular functions, it would be:

B. determine what gets in and out of the nucleus (though this specifically refers to the nuclear membrane, the cell membrane also plays a role in regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell).

For clarity:

  • A. contains DNA - This is the function of the nucleus.
  • C. makes proteins - This is the function of ribosomes.
  • D. packages proteins - This is the function of the Golgi apparatus.