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What kind of molecule passes through the lipid belayer of the cell membrane

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Usually small Nonpolar molecules and further small molecules easily can pass through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. Larger molecules, polar and ionic substances require the use of specific proteins to help with movement across the membrane.
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