Which of the following molecules is most likely to cross the cell membrane directly by passive diffusion?

A) Na+
B) fructose (a sugar)
C) a steroid hormone (a hydrocarbon)
D) insulin (a polypeptide)
E) fructose and insulin


Answer: C

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