You are given a science question (easy-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.

Q: All of the following are functions of a cell membrane except  
 (A) surrounding and protecting the contents of the cell. (B) releasing waste products from the cell. (C) producing energy for cell processes. (D) allowing gases to enter the cell.

A: C
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Q: A student walking quickly while carrying an orange on his lunch tray stops suddenly. The orange will most likely roll off the tray due to  
 (A) inertia of the orange. (B) centripetal force of the orange. (C) the friction acting on the orange. (D) the balanced forces acting on the orange.

A: A
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Q: A student is playing with a small toy boat on a pond. The student throws a rock in the pond. This creates waves that move the boat toward the shore. The boat moves toward the shore because the waves transfer  
 (A) energy. (B) heat. (C) motion. (D) water.

A:
A
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