Which statement is NOT true?
A) Membranes are often perforated by proteins that extend through both sides of the membrane.
B) Some membranes have proteins with channels that allow for the passage of hydrophilic substances.
C) Hydrophilic substances have an easier time passing through the lipid bilayer than do hydrophobic substances.
D) The current concept of a membrane is best summarized by the fluid mosaic model.
E) All of these statements are NOT true.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hydrophilic substances have a difficult time passing through the hydrophobic lipid bilayer, so they require specific protein channels or transporters to move across the membrane. This statement is the only one that is not true.

Which Statement Is NOT True