What is true about the membrane of the egg? Select one or more: a. It is semi-permeable which means that proteins, sugars and water can diffuse across the membrane b. It is impermeable which means that proteins, sugars but not water can diffuse across the membrane c. It is permeable, which means that proteins, sugars and water can diffuse across the membrane d. It is semi-permeable which means that water but not proteins or sugars can diffuse across the membrane

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What is true about the membrane of the egg?

Select one or more:
a. It is semi-permeable which means that proteins, sugars and water can diffuse across the membrane
b. It is impermeable which means that proteins, sugars but not water can diffuse across the membrane
c. It is permeable, which means that proteins, sugars and water can diffuse across the membrane
d. It is semi-permeable which means that water but not proteins or sugars can diffuse across the membrane
 
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