Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?

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Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?

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The cell membrane or the plasma membrane is known as a selectively permeable membrane because it regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell. This means that the plasma membrane allows the entry of only some substances and prevents the movement of some other materials

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