Cell membranes are selectively permeable. This means that

A.
only water can move freely across the cell membrane.
B.
no substances can move freely across the cell membrane.
C.
some substances can move freely across the cell membrane, while others must be transported.
D.
any substance can move across the cell membrane, but chemical energy will always be required.

C. Some substances can move freely across the cell membrane, while others must be transported.