Which statement best describes the cell membrane?
1. It is found only in animal cells
2. It is a nonliving structure
3. It controls reproduction in a cell
4. It controls the passage of materials into the cell
The cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer that is semipermeable. The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.
