Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Diffusion of Nonpolar

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the diffusion of nonpolar solutes across cell membranes is correct?

• A)At equilibrium for solute X, the flux of X across cell membranes is zero
• B)At equilibrium for solute X, the net flux of X across cell membranes is zero
• C)At equilibrium for solute X, the concentration of X inside the cell is equal to its concentration outside the cell
• D)Both at equilibrium for solute X, the flux of X across cell membranes is zero and at equilibrium for solute X, the concentration of X inside the cell is equal to its concentration outside the cell are correct
• E)Both at equilibrium for solute X, the net flux of X across cell membranes is zero and at equilibrium for solute X, the concentration of X inside the cell is equal to its concentration outside the cell are correct

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