Which Statement About the Rate of Diffusion Through a Lipid

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the rate of diffusion through a lipid bilayer membrane is incorrect?

• A)Smaller substances diffuse faster than larger substances.
• B)Lipid-soluble items diffuse faster than water-soluble items.
• C)Items diffuse through narrow membranes faster than through thick membranes.
• D)The presence of microvilli decreases the rate of diffusion.
• E)A greater concentration gradient causes faster diffusion.

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