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The statement below refers to a structure of the cell.


Oxygen diffuses through this structure, but a sodium ion may need active transport.

Which structure is this statement most likely referring to?

AA hydrogen pump
BA permeable membrane
CA cell wall
DA semipermeable membrane

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d is the answer to the question

The structure in the given statement is certainly a semipermeable membrane. The correct option is D.

What is a semipermeable membrane?

A semipermeable membrane is a hindrance that allows some molecules to pass while blocking the passage of others.

To transport any substance from outside to inside or vise-versa, it require use of energy using active passage.

Substances pass against its concentration gradient during active transport, from a low concentration area to a high concentration area.

This process is considered active because it necessitates the use of fuel basically in the form of ATP. It is the polar opposite of passive transportation.

Active transport is commonly associated with the accumulation of high concentrations of molecules required by the cell, such as ions, glucose, and amino acids.

Thus, the correct option is D.

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