Which of the Following Molecules Would Likely Diffuse Through the Lipid

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules would likely diffuse through the lipid bilayer of a plasma membrane most rapidly?

• A) sucrose
• B) an amino acid
• C) O₂
• D) Na+

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