How do neutral solutes move across the plasma membrane? Can the polar molecules also move across it in the same way? If not, then how are these transported across the membrane?

Haritha,Subject Matter Expert at Edumarz

Solution:Neutral solutes move through the plasma membrane by the process of simple diffusion.Simple diffusion is the process by which molecules move from higher concentration to lower concentration.Other mode of transport includes active transport and passive transport.

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Passive transport

In this type of membrane transport energy is not required for moving substances across the membranes.

Active transport

In this type of membrane transport energy is required for moving substances across the membranes