Biology
What is a semi permeable membrane? Name the semi permeable membrane present in a plant cell.
Answer
A semipermeable membrane is a membrane which allows the passage of molecules selectively. It allows a solvent such as water molecules to pass through it freely but prevents the passage of the solute (sugar or salt molecules in solution).
Cell membrane is the semi permeable membrane present in the plant cell.
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