All of the Following May Influence the Rate of Simple

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following may influence the rate of simple diffusion across a selectively permeable membrane EXCEPT the:

• A)size of the molecule.
• B)lipid solubility of the molecule.
• C)concentration gradient.
• D)ambient (air)temperature.
• E)size of the cell.

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