Which of the Following Would Increase the Maximum Rate of Facilitated

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase the maximum rate of facilitated diffusion?

• A) Increase the concentration gradient of the transported molecule to the saturation point
• B) Decrease the concentration gradient of the transported molecule
• C) Increase the concentration of the competitive molecules
• D) Increase ATP synthesis
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Spermatozoa

Male reproductive cells or sperm, capable of fertilizing an egg in sexual reproduction.

Rete Testis

A network of tubules located in the testis that functions in the transport of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the efferent ducts.

Epididymis

A long, coiled tube that stores sperm and transports it from the testes.

Semen Volume

The total volume of fluid ejaculated, containing sperm and fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and other sex glands.