Which of the Following Statements Concerning Membrane Transport Across the Plasma

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

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

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