In cyanobacteria, there are other membranous extensions into the cytoplasm which contain pigments, called:
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Correct answer: Selectively permeable, like eukaryotic membranes
The plasma membrane of prokaryotes is a selectively permeable lipid bilayer that regulates the entry and exit of molecules. Structurally, it is very similar to the plasma membrane found in eukaryotes.
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