Filtration Is a Non-Selective, Passive Process in Which Water and Solutes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Filtration is a non-selective, passive process in which water and solutes are forced through a membrane by hydrostatic pressure. The following property limits movement of some solutes.

• A) hydrophilic or hydrophobic nature of solutes
• B) temperature of the fluid
• C) tonicity of the solution being filtered
• D) size of the membrane pores

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