When Is the Rate of Gaseous Diffusion Across a Biological

question 76

Multiple Choice

When is the rate of gaseous diffusion across a biological membrane decreased?

• A) The diffusion distance is small.
• B) The gas diffusion constant increases.
• C) The partial pressure gradient is low.
• D) The surface area is large.

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