Multiple Choice
If we place living cells in a nonpolar solvent like methane or ethane,
A) their membranes will thicken, preventing molecular transport across the membrane
B) they will rapidly explode due to pressure caused by the solvent building up inside the cell
C) their membranes will most likely dissolve as cell membranes are also nonpolar
D) they will function in much the same way as they do in water
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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