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How do most small molecules cross the cell membrane?

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GarryVolchara [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

the structure of the lipid bilayer allows small,uncharged substances such as oxgen.and the carbondioxiode,and hydrophobic moleclues such as lipid to pass through the cell membrane

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