When a Solute Penetrates Through a Membrane by Dissolving in the Lipid

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a solute penetrates through a membrane by dissolving in the lipid , the permeability is directly proportional to the

• A) Size of the solute
• B) Partition coefficient
• C) Temperature
• D) Thickness of the membrane
• E) Concentration difference across the membrane

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Definitions:

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones.

Extensor Muscle

A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a joint, often opposing a flexor muscle that bends the joint.

Arm

The upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

Leg

The leg is the part of the lower limb in humans between the knee and the ankle, comprising bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves that support locomotion and weight bearing.