The membrane needs to remain ________ so that it can expand as cells grow larger and so that proteins needed for solute transport can be inserted into the membrane.
A) rigid
B) warm
C) fluid
D) hypertonic
E) polarized

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A fluid membrane is necessary for cells to grow and for necessary proteins to be inserted into the membrane. A rigid membrane would not be able to expand properly, while a hypertonic or polarized membrane is not relevant to the given context. A warm membrane is also not necessary for this purpose.

The Membrane Needs to Remain ________ So That It Can