Question
The cell membrane around a cell forms a barrier that protects and regulates the cell. Certain chemicals can pass through the plasma membrane because they have similar chemical properties as the membrane.
Which best describes those that can pass through?
They are concentrated.
They are soluble.
They are diluted.
They are heated.
Which best describes those that can pass through?
They are concentrated.
They are soluble.
They are diluted.
They are heated.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best description for the chemicals that can pass through the plasma membrane is **"They are soluble."**
Chemicals that can easily cross the cell membrane typically have properties that make them soluble in lipids or are small enough to pass through the membrane. This is because the cell membrane is primarily composed of a lipid bilayer, allowing lipid-soluble (hydrophobic) substances to diffuse through more easily than water-soluble (hydrophilic) substances.
Chemicals that can easily cross the cell membrane typically have properties that make them soluble in lipids or are small enough to pass through the membrane. This is because the cell membrane is primarily composed of a lipid bilayer, allowing lipid-soluble (hydrophobic) substances to diffuse through more easily than water-soluble (hydrophilic) substances.