Both Hydrophilic and Charged Molecules Readily Diffuse Through the Cytoplasmic

Question

Both hydrophilic and charged molecules readily diffuse through the cytoplasmic membrane.

Accepted Answer

Hydrophilic and charged molecules cannot easily diffuse through the hydrophobic interior of the cytoplasmic membrane, which is composed of phospholipids. These molecules need the assistance of specific membrane transport proteins to cross the membrane.