Which statement about the lipid bilayers around cells is TRUE? They are single layers of molecules that allow only water molecules to pass through freely. They are permeable membranes that allow ions and water molecules to freely pass through. They are semipermeable membranes made of a double layer of molecules. They are double layers of molecules that do not allow any substance to pass through.

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Which statement about the lipid bilayers around cells is TRUE?
They are single layers of molecules that allow only water molecules to pass through freely.
They are permeable membranes that allow ions and water molecules to freely pass through.
They are semipermeable membranes made of a double layer of molecules.
They are double layers of molecules that do not allow any substance to pass through.
Transcribed Image Text:Which statement about the lipid bilayers around cells is TRUE? They are single layers of molecules that allow only water molecules to pass through freely. They are permeable membranes that allow ions and water molecules to freely pass through. They are semipermeable membranes made of a double layer of molecules. They are double layers of molecules that do not allow any substance to pass through.
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