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Substances that normally fail to cross cell membranes under any circumstances include large polar molecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, due to their size and charge. Additionally, ions typically cannot pass through the lipid bilayer without assistance from specific transport proteins or channels. These substances require specialized mechanisms for transport, such as endocytosis or facilitated diffusion, to enter or exit cells.

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What substances normally fail to cross cell membranes under any circumstances?

Large molecules such as proteins and polysaccharides typically do not cross cell membranes. Additionally, charged ions like sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) may have difficulty passing through cell membranes due to their charge.


Can large hydrophobic molecules cross cell membranes?

Yes, large hydrophobic molecules can cross cell membranes through passive diffusion.


Do hydrophobic molecules cross cell membranes?

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What kind of substance cannot pass through the cell membrane?

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What must digested food particles be able to do?

cross our cell membranes


What is a factor that determines whether molecules can cross a cell membranes?

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Does hydrophilic substance have an easier time passing through membranes than do hydrophobic substance?

Hydrophilic substances have a harder time passing through membranes than hydrophobic substances as cell membranes are primarily composed of a hydrophobic lipid bilayer. Hydrophilic substances may require the assistance of channel proteins or carrier proteins to cross the membrane efficiently.


What kind of substances do protein channels allow to cross membranes?

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Is active transport the only way substances can cross the intestinal membranes?

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