Which of the Following Activities is a Function of the Plasma

Question

Which of the following activities is a function of the plasma membrane?
A) cell metabolism
B) transport of products from the nucleus to the endoplasmic reticulum
C) recognition of bacterial cells by the immune system
D) digestion of unneeded cell organelles
E) detoxification

Accepted Answer

The plasma membrane plays a critical role in cell recognition and communication, including the recognition of bacterial cells by the immune system. This is accomplished through specialized proteins and glycoproteins on the surface of the membrane that can bind to specific molecules on the surface of bacterial cells, triggering an immune response.