The Relative Impermeability of Membranes to Water-Soluble Molecules Is a Result

question 64

Multiple Choice

The relative impermeability of membranes to water-soluble molecules is a result of the ____.

• A) nonpolar nature of water
• B) presence of large proteins that extend through both sides of membranes
• C) presence of inorganic salt crystals scattered through some membranes
• D) presence of cellulose and waxes
• E) presence of phospholipids in the lipid bilayer

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