. A solute cannot move into a cell by crossing the phospholipid bilayer of the membrane. It can, however, enter through a membrane pro- tein. The fact that solute molecules are entering the cell MOST LIKELY indicates that energy is being expended by the cell the solute is moving against its concentration gradient the solute molecules are hydrophilic the cell is in a hypotonic solution solute concentration is higher inside than outside the cell

. A solute cannot move into a cell by crossing the phospholipid bilayer of the membrane. It can, however, enter through a membrane pro- tein. The fact that solute molecules are entering the cell MOST LIKELY indicates that energy is being expended by the cell the solute is moving against its concentration gradient the solute molecules are hydrophilic the cell is in a hypotonic solution solute concentration is higher inside than outside the cell

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter3: Cell Structure And Function

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Problem 12RQ: Water moves via osmosis _______. a. throughout the cytoplasm b. from an area with a high...

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