Small nonpolar molecules, such as O₂ and CO₂, enter a cell by: A)active transport. B)osmosis. C)facilitated diffusion. D)vesicle-mediated transport. E)simple diffusion.

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Small nonpolar molecules like O2 and CO2 can easily pass through the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane without the need for energy or transport proteins, a process known as simple diffusion.

Small Nonpolar Molecules, Such as O2 and CO2, Enter a Cell

Small Nonpolar Molecules, Such as O₂ and CO₂, Enter a Cell