Would it be possible for small ions to passively diffuse (simple diffusion) across a selectively permeable membrane? Why? A Yes, because ions are highly non-polar in nature B Yes, because ions are highly polar in nature C No, because it needs the aid of transport proteins to cross the membrane No, because not only transport proteins but also metabolic energy from ATP are needed to transport ions across the plasma membrane

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Would it be possible for small ions to passively diffuse (simple diffusion) across a selectively
permeable membrane? Why?
A Yes, because ions are highly non-polar in nature
B Yes, because ions are highly polar in nature
No, because it needs the aid of transport proteins to cross the membrane
No, because not only transport proteins but also metabolic energy from ATP are needed to
transport ions across the plasma membrane
Transcribed Image Text:Would it be possible for small ions to passively diffuse (simple diffusion) across a selectively permeable membrane? Why? A Yes, because ions are highly non-polar in nature B Yes, because ions are highly polar in nature No, because it needs the aid of transport proteins to cross the membrane No, because not only transport proteins but also metabolic energy from ATP are needed to transport ions across the plasma membrane
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