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what molecules will pass through a cell membrane most easily? multiple choice small polar molecules small nonpolar molecules large polar molecules large nonpolar molecules large neutral molecules
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Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid - bilayer with a non - polar interior. Small nonpolar molecules can dissolve in the nonpolar region of the lipid bilayer and pass through easily. Polar molecules are repelled by the non - polar interior, and large molecules have a harder time diffusing through due to their size.
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B. small nonpolar molecules