The Rate of Diffusion for Water-Soluble Substances Through a Membrane

question 177

Multiple Choice

The rate of diffusion for water-soluble substances through a membrane decreases as

• A)their concentration gradient increases
• B)their molecular weight increases
• C)the number of cholesterol molecules in the membrane increases
• D)the membrane's surface area increases
• E)the number of membrane carbohydrates increases

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