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Steroid hormones easily pass through the plasma membrane by simple diffusion because they
Q. Steroid hormones easily pass through the plasma membrane by simple diffusion because they
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are water soluble
13%
B
contain carbon and hydrogen
3%
C
enter through pores
5%
D
are lipid soluble
79%
Solution:
Steroid hormones all are made up of cholesterol which is a lipid derivative synthesized by the liver cells. These hormones are lipid soluble that is why, their molecules pass freely through the lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane.