Glucose is a

A.  polar molecule, and therefore it dissolves readily in plasma.
B.  polar molecule, and therefore it requires a transporter in the blood.
C.  nonpolar molecule, and therefore it dissolves readily in plasma.
D.  nonpolar molecule, and therefore it requires a transporter in the blood.


A

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