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How does the design of the cell membrane enable substances to move across it?

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Answer: The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing only a limited number of materials to diffuse through its lipid bilayer.

Explanation: During passive transport, materials move by simple diffusion or by facilitated diffusion through the membrane, down their concentration gradient.

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The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing only a limited number of materials to diffuse through its lipid bilayer. ... During passive transport, materials move by simple diffusion or by facilitated diffusion through the membrane, down their concentration gradient.

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