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They move via diffusion across a gradient.

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by diffusion (passive transport)

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Q: How do the small molecules of oxygen and carbon dioxide move through the cell membrane?
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What are 3 molecules that pass through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?

oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water


Which substance could pass through the cell membrane readily?

Small molecules, such as water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide.


Why can oxygen water and carbon dioxide move through the cell membrane but salt and protein cannot?

That depend on size and the charge.Large molecules and charged molecules cannot move freely


Through what structure does water oxygen and carbon dioxide can enter a cell?

Water, carbon dioxide and oxygen can enter a cell through the plasma membrane.


What does partially permeablele mean?

For a cell membrane, partial permeability means that only certain molecules can pass through like carbon dioxide and oxygen while other molecules such as glucose cannot.