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Which two factors of a molecule determine whether or not it can cross the membrane?

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Charge & Size

Step-by-step explanation:

The smaller the particles, the easier they can diffuse through the cell membrane because they can pass through the channels of the cell membrane,

The lipid layer of the cell membrane is hydrophobic hence‘hates’ charged molecules. Polar or charged molecules will need special channels with trans-membrane proteins to facilitate their movement

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