Which statement about the cell membrane is true? A) It contains cellulose and sugars that are involved in communication.

B) It is present in animal cells only.

C) It is rigid and elastic for supporting the cell's shape.

D) It prevents harmful substances from entering a cell.

Its D, The cell membrane(also known a the plasma membrane) has a job in which it has to allow passage in and out of the cell. Therefore it can prevent harmful substances from entering the cell. Think of it as security, either allowing you access or denying you depending on if you're a threat

D) it prevents harmful substances from entering a cell

Explanation:

The entire purpose of the cells membrane is to contain its organelles, the structures within it and prevent them from getting harmed by outside material.

answer: decrease

a limiting factor is the one which decrease the abundance, distribution and causes extinction of the population of species in a ecosystem. here, predators including hawks, owls and snakes are the limiting factor for the population of mexican free tailed bat.   although bats are nocturnal animals as they forge for food at night these predators also may remain active during night which can decrease the population of the mexican free-tailed bats. also, these bats eat only one type of insects that are moths. the food can also be a limiting factor as all 400 members are dependent upon same type of food needs that are moths. the decrease in the moth population can cause decrease in population size of the mexican free-tailed bats.

therefore, the scenarios will most likely to decrease the population size of the mexican free-tailed bats.  

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.