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Small nonpolar molecules usually cross the plasma membrane by:
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A simple diffusion
B active transport only
C phagocytosis
D osmosis of solutes
Explanation

Small nonpolar molecules diffuse easily through the lipid bilayer down their concentration gradient.

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