Solutes That Cannot Freely Pass Through a Membrane Are Said

question 42

Multiple Choice

Solutes that cannot freely pass through a membrane are said to be

• A)hypertonic.
• B)osmotically inactive.
• C)osmotically active.
• D)selectively permeable.

---

Definitions:

Reaction Sequence

A series of chemical reactions where the product of one reaction serves as the reactant for the next.

Phospholipid

A lipid molecule that is a major component of cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol backbone.

Alkaloid

A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms.

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, characterized by containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, other carbon atoms, or heteroatoms.