Which of the following statements about the nuclear envelope is true?
A) Nuclear pores are rigid with a fixed diameter.
B) The outer membrane is continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum.
C) The outer membrane is highly permeable, allowing ions and small molecules to pass freely.
D) The inner membrane is continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum.
E) The inner and outer membranes have similar chemical composition.

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The outer membrane of the nuclear envelope is indeed continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum, allowing for the transport of proteins and lipids between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

Which of the Following Statements About the Nuclear Envelope Is