Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Water freely moves across cell membranes.
• B) Water and electrolytes move across the cell membranes only through protein channels.
• C) Electrolytes freely move across cell membranes.
• D) Water and electrolytes cannot move across cell membranes.

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Definitions:

Organic Chemicals

Compounds containing carbon that are found in or produced by living systems.

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