Steroid hormones easily pass through the plasma membrane by simple diffusion because they

Question

Steroid hormones easily pass through the plasma membrane by simple diffusion because they (A) are water soluble (B) contain carbon and hydrogen (C) enter through pores (D) are lipid soluble

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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.

Q. Steroid hormones easily pass through the plasma membrane by simple diffusion because they

are water soluble

contain carbon and hydrogen

enter through pores

are lipid soluble

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.