Which of the following types of molecules are least likely to diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer of a cell membrane?
A) large hydrophobic molecules
B) small hydrophobic molecules
C) carbon dioxide
D) small ions

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Small ions are least likely to diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer of a cell membrane because they are charged particles, and the hydrophobic core of the membrane acts as a barrier to charged and polar substances.

Which of the Following Types of Molecules Are Least Likely