The following image of glucose transport by GLUT1 (glucose transporter 1) shows saturation at higher glucose concentrations. Why can't glucose cross the cell membrane on its own, as indicated by this figure?

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GLUT1

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Glucose is actively transported by ion channels.

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Glucose requires ATP to cross the membrane.

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Glucose is nonpolar and can easily diffuse through the membrane.

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Glucose is too large and polar to diffuse through the lipid bilayer without assistance.

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Glucose is hydrophobic and repelled by the membrane.

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The following image of glucose transport by GLUT1 (glucose transporter 1) shows...

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