Ions and charged molecules do not interact well with portions of the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane. Because of this: Ions very easily diffuse through a phospholipid membrane Ions are not at all important for human life Ions cannot diffuse through a phospholipid membrane Ions are attracted to a phospholipid membrane
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