Which of the Following Substances Is LEAST Likely to Diffuse

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances is LEAST likely to diffuse across the plasma membrane?

• A)water
• B)a small, uncharged polar molecule
• C)an ion
• D)carbon dioxide
• E)oxygen

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