which molecule does not cross membranes easily? chegg
Plasma membranes are selectively permeable, regulating the cellâs molecular traffic. Hydrophobic (nonpolar) molecules, such as hydrocarbons, can dissolve in the lipid bilayer and. pass through the membrane rapidly. Polar molecules, such as sugars, do not cross the membrane easily. Transport Membranes Transport proteins allow passage of hydrophilic substances across the membrane.