Question

why is plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?​

Answer 1

Plasma membrane is called as the selectively permeable membrane as it allows the movement of certain substances through it. Substances like CO2 and O2 and H2O

Answer 2

The plasma membrane is called a selectively permeable membrane as it permits the movement of only certain molecules in and out of the cells. If plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down then molecules of some substances will freely move in and out of the cells.❤️