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 Why do mineral ions and glucose need facilitated diffusion?

 

Option: 1

Because of their lipophilic nature


Option: 2

Because of their lipophobic nature


Option: 3

Because of their hydrophobic nature


Option: 4

All of these

 


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Hydrophobic substances like mineral ions, glucose, water, etc. face a repulsion by the lipid bilayer. These substances need a facility to diffuse across the membrane despite have a concentration gradient.

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