Question

Explain why steroid hormones can easily cross a membrane by simple diffusion.

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of steroid hormones:Steroid hormones are lipid soluble --> hydrophobicThis means steroids can pass through the bilayer directly as they are not repelled by its hydrophobic interior and therefore do not need the aid of carrier proteins

Front	Explain why steroid hormones can easily cross a membrane by simple diffusion.
Back	Diffusion of steroid hormones: Steroid hormones are lipid soluble --> hydrophobic This means steroids can pass through the bilayer directly as they are not repelled by its hydrophobic interior and therefore do not need the aid of carrier proteins

Steroid Hormones Hydrophobic Explain Easily Cross Membrane Simple