​Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Other Small Molecules Cross the Plasma

question 27

Multiple Choice

​Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other small molecules cross the plasma membrane through the process of ____.

• A) ​diffusion
• B) ​osmosis
• C) ​endocytosis and exocytosis
• D) ​active transport
• E) ​facilitated diffusion

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Definitions:

Predominate

To hold major influence or to have the greatest importance, presence, or authority among a group or within a context.

Major Product

The primary outcome of a chemical reaction, which is produced in greater amount compared to any other products.

Reaction Mechanism

A Reaction Mechanism describes the step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs.

Skeletal Rearrangement

A type of chemical reaction or process where the carbon skeleton of a molecule is altered, leading to a structural rearrangement.