Most solutes pass through the cytoplasmic membrane via
A)osmosis.
B)diffusion.
C)transport proteins.
D)secretion.

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Transport proteins are specialized proteins that allow specific solutes to pass through the cytoplasmic membrane. This includes channels and carriers that move solutes via facilitated diffusion, as well as pumps that use energy to move solutes against their concentration gradient. While some solutes may also pass through the membrane via diffusion, osmosis, or secretion, these options are less specific and less efficient than transport proteins.

Most Solutes Pass Through the Cytoplasmic Membrane Via