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to which of the following is the plasma membrane the most freely permea…

Question

to which of the following is the plasma membrane the most freely permeable? multiple choice small nonpolar molecules large nonpolar molecules large neutral molecules small polar molecules

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The plasma membrane is a lipid - bilayer. Small nonpolar molecules can easily pass through the hydrophobic interior of the lipid - bilayer without the need for transport proteins. Larger molecules and polar molecules have more difficulty passing through due to the hydrophobic nature of the membrane interior.

Answer:

A. Small nonpolar molecules