The Ease with Which a Cell Membrane Will Permit Ions

question 17

Multiple Choice

The ease with which a cell membrane will permit ions to cross it is referred to as

• A) the concentration gradient.
• B) permeability.
• C) the action potential.
• D) conductivity.

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