Which Statement Is FALSE in Regards to the Plasma Membrane

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE in regards to the plasma membrane?

• A)Glucose cannot easily diffuse across the plasma membrane.
• B)Protons can easily diffuse across the plasma membrane.
• C)Oxygen can easily diffuse across the plasma membrane.
• D)Water can easily diffuse across the plasma membrane.
• E)Potassium ions cannot easily diffuse across the plasma membrane.

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