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Title: Chapter 7 - Membrane Structure and Function
Description: What types of molecules have the easiest time crossing a cell membrane? How do molecules cross a membrane?

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Chapter 7: 
Membrane Structure and Function 
 
What type of molecule crosses a cell membrane the fastest? 
Size 

Polarity 

Affinity for Water 

Ionization 

Small 
Large 

Polar 
Nonpolar 

Hydrophilic 
Hydrophobic 

Ionic 
Nonionic 

CO2 ​
fits all of these characteristics, so it is often transported across cell membranes
...
 
 
Tonicity ​
­ the ability of a solution to make a cell gain or lose water 
 
Facilitated diffusion​
 is passive transport (no energy needed) aided by proteins
...
 
● Ion channels​
 open/close in response to stimulus
Title: Chapter 7 - Membrane Structure and Function
Description: What types of molecules have the easiest time crossing a cell membrane? How do molecules cross a membrane?