Which of the following types of molecules will diffuse through a cell membrane most readily?
A) large hydrophobic molecules
B) small hydrophobic molecules
C) large polar molecules
D) small ionic molecules

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Small hydrophobic molecules diffuse through the lipid bilayer of cell membranes more readily than large or polar molecules, due to their compatibility with the hydrophobic core of the membrane.

Which of the Following Types of Molecules Will Diffuse Through