Which of the Following Statements Concerning Membrane Transport Across the Plasma

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning membrane transport across the plasma membrane is true?

• A) Polar molecules are transported more easily than nonpolar molecules.
• B) Lipid-soluble substances pass through the membrane by dissolving in the lipid bilayer.
• C) Water cannot move through the membrane.
• D) Generally, cations pass through the membrane more easily than anions.
• E) All molecules are moved across by active transport.

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