Which statement best describes the function of the cell membrane?

Responses

The cell membrane produces energy for the cell to run.

The cell membrane is a barrier that prevents all molecules from entering or leaving the cell.

The cell membrane controls building nucleic acids.

The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves.

The statement "The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves." best describes the function of the cell membrane.