17. What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
A. It separates the intracellular components from the extracellular space and
allows transport of materials into and out of the cell.
B. It provides rigidity and protects the cell from its environment.
C. It packages and transports proteins and lipids for transport to designated
locations in the cell.
D. It digests foreign materials and unwanted organelles in the cytoplasm.
E. It provides storage space for food or water.

The answer is b, it protects the cell

starchy vegetables are high in carbohydrates.

starchy vegetables contain more carbohydrates than non-starchy vegetables.

explanation:

there are two primary categories of carbohydrates, essentially differentiated on the basis of their carbohydrate content (which is in the form of starch - a complex carbohydrate):

those vegetables which contain little amounts of starch are termed as non-starchy vegetables, and some examples include: artichokes, broccoli and bean sprouts.

vegetables high in their starch content are distinguished as starchy vegetables, and some examples include: potatoes, chickpeas and corn.

a symbiotic relationship with the mitochondria