The Process by Which Molecules Such as Oxygen Are Moved

question 8

Multiple Choice

The process by which molecules such as oxygen are moved into cells along their concentration gradient directly through the cell membrane is called

• A) osmosis.
• B) diffusion.
• C) active transport.
• D) osmosis
• E) exocytosis.

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Definitions:

Oligopolistic Industry

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the industry, leading to limited competition.

Collude

To cooperate or conspire, especially in a secretive way, with others to deceive or cheat.

Herfindahl Indexes

A measure of market concentration used to determine the level of competition among firms within an industry, calculated by summing the squares of the market shares of each firm.

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the total market share that is controlled by a specified number of the largest firms within an industry, indicating the level of market competition.