Which of the Following Decreases the Rate of Diffusion of a Substance

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decreases the rate of diffusion of a substance through the plasma membrane

• A)increasing the concentration gradient
• B)increasing the molecular weight of the substance
• C)increasing the permeability of the membrane
• D)increasing the surface area of the membrane

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Definitions:

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Decreased Response

A reduction in the effectiveness or intensity of a reaction or behavior typically observed in biological, chemical, or social processes.

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