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Explain the properties of the cell membrane that make it selectively permeable.

Explain the properties of the cell membrane that make it selectively permeable.
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Explain the properties of the cell membrane that make it selectively permeable.

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the phospholipid bilayer prevents the diffusion of most molecules across the membrane due to the hydrophobic nature of the tails.

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