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Choose the incorrect statement regarding cell membrane.

A

Generally smaller molecules pass easily and readily than large molecules.

B

Water soluble substance pass through it less readily than lipid soluble substances.

C

In addition to phosholipid membrane it also contains cholesterol.

D

None of these

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To determine the incorrect statement regarding the cell membrane, we will analyze each option provided in the question step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Cell Membrane Structure**: - The cell membrane is primarily composed of a phospholipid bilayer, which consists of hydrophilic (water-attracting) heads and hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails. This structure allows the membrane to be selectively permeable. 2. **Analyzing Option A**: - **Statement**: "Generally smaller molecules pass easily readily than larger molecules." - **Evaluation**: This statement is true. Smaller molecules can diffuse through the membrane more easily than larger molecules due to size. 3. **Analyzing Option B**: - **Statement**: "Water molecule substances pass through it less readily than the lipid soluble substances." - **Evaluation**: This statement is incorrect. Water molecules, being small, can pass through the cell membrane relatively easily, especially through specialized channels (aquaporins). Lipid-soluble substances pass through more readily than water-soluble substances due to the hydrophobic nature of the membrane. 4. **Analyzing Option C**: - **Statement**: "In addition to phospholipid membrane, it also contains cholesterol." - **Evaluation**: This statement is true. Cholesterol is indeed present in the cell membrane and helps maintain its fluidity and stability. 5. **Analyzing Option D**: - **Statement**: "None of these." - **Evaluation**: This option suggests that all previous statements are true. However, since we identified that Option B is incorrect, this option cannot be correct. ### Conclusion: The incorrect statement regarding the cell membrane is **Option B**: "Water molecule substances pass through it less readily than the lipid soluble substances."
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