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Which kind of molecule passes through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
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Which kind of molecule passes through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?

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Because the membrane is made of lipids, typically fat-soluble (non-polar) molecules are able to pass easily. In addition, smaller, uncharged polar molecules can also pass through. Use the attached diagram to help you understand. 
Which kind of molecule passes through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?-example-1
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the answer is A) Cholesterol

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