As an Ion Moves Passively Across a Membrane into the Cell

question 61

Multiple Choice

As an ion moves passively across a membrane into the cell, the progressive increase in concentration within the cell will

• A)decrease the net flux across the membrane.
• B)accelerate the rate of diffusion.
• C)decrease the need for active transport to continue transporting.
• D)cause a switch to facilitated diffusion.
• E)increase the net flux across the membrane.

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