Which type of molecules can easily pass through the lipid bilayer of the cell me

Practice Questions

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Which type of molecules can easily pass through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
  1. Ions
  2. Large polar molecules
  3. Small nonpolar molecules
  4. Glucose

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which type of molecules can easily pass through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
  • Step 1: Understand what the lipid bilayer is. It is a double layer of lipids (fats) that makes up the cell membrane.
  • Step 2: Know that the lipid bilayer has a hydrophobic (water-repelling) core in the middle.
  • Step 3: Identify the types of molecules. Molecules can be small, large, polar (water-loving), or nonpolar (water-repelling).
  • Step 4: Recognize that small nonpolar molecules are compatible with the hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer.
  • Step 5: Conclude that small nonpolar molecules can easily pass through the lipid bilayer by diffusing through it.
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