DNA cannot pass through a cell membrane as

It is too big to cross the membrane

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It is a hydrophilic molecule

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Membrane does not have specific proteins to facilitate the transport

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D It is a hydrophilic molecule
DNA cannot pass through a cell membrane as it is hydrophilic in nature whereas cell membrane is made up of lipid bilayer.
So, the correct option is 'Option B' .

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