Biology · Cell Structure and Functions
Why can tiny molecules like oxygen easily pass through the cell membrane, while large molecules like starch or proteins cannot do so freely?
- 1The cell membrane is a completely solid, impenetrable barrier.
- 2Small molecules possess special kinetic energy to push through.
- 3The cell membrane is selectively permeable to specific substances.✓
- 4Large molecules must always break down into elements before crossing.
Correct answer
The cell membrane is selectively permeable to specific substances.
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