Which of the Following Factors Could Cause the Cell Membrane

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors could cause the cell membrane to become less permeable?

• A) if the channel proteins were to denature and become inactive
• B) if the molecules trying to enter the cell were decreased in size
• C) if the hydrophilic head of the phospholipids were to become hydrophobic while the hydrophobic tails become hydrophilic
• D) if the size of the protein channel was to increase
• E) All of the answer choices would cause the cell membrane to become less permeable.

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