what would happen if the cell plasma membrane was hydrophilic? how would this affect molecular movement??

The links didn't answer my question...thanks Sra but they didn't help

it is hydrophilic isn't it???? i'm sure it is?

I apologize if the links provided did not answer your question adequately. Allow me to explain what would happen if the cell plasma membrane was hydrophilic and how it would affect molecular movement.

If the cell plasma membrane were hydrophilic, it would be water-loving or have an affinity for water. This means that the membrane would attract and interact more readily with water molecules. Consequently, the hydrophilic nature of the membrane would affect the movement of molecules across it.

In a hydrophilic membrane, water molecules would be attracted to the membrane and can easily pass through it. However, the movement of nonpolar molecules such as lipids or gases would be impeded. This is because nonpolar molecules do not readily interact with water or the hydrophilic membrane.

Since polar molecules, ions, and water would easily cross the hydrophilic membrane, their movement would be relatively unhindered. On the other hand, hydrophobic (nonpolar) molecules such as lipids, gases, and some larger molecules would face difficulty crossing the hydrophilic membrane.

To summarize, if the cell plasma membrane were hydrophilic, it would allow easy passage of polar molecules, ions, and water. Conversely, the movement of nonpolar or hydrophobic molecules would be restricted or impeded.