Which of the Following Would Be Likely to Move Through

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be likely to move through a plasma membrane by simple diffusion?

• A) water (H₂O), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and oxygen (O₂)
• B) polysaccharides, large protein molecules, and low-density lipoprotein particles
• C) bacteria and yeast
• D) sodium ions (Na⁺), hydrogen ions (H⁺), sugars, and amino acids

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) necessary for most forms of life to carry out cellular respiration.

Herpes

A viral infection characterized by the eruption of small blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, particularly around the mouth or genitals.

Dorsal Nerve Root

A bundle of nerve fibers that branch off the spinal cord and transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body, primarily affecting children.