Catherine S.
asked • 01/29/21Can acids diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer?
Adam S. answered • 01/30/21
MSc in Experimental Medicine with 6+ Years of Teaching Experience
No, only small uncharged particles can diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer. The membrane is impermeable to larger polar molecules, such as acids.
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