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How do small entities transport through the plasma membrane?

Author: H K



Answer:

Non-polar ones pass easily, since they can cross the hydrophobic region of the lipid bilayer. Very small polar ones also pass easily (H2O, CO2..) However larger polar and charged entities need pumps to transport (poorly permeable). Which could be passive or active.


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