Which condition(s) increase the rate of diffusion through a semipermeable membrane?
I.Steep concentration gradients
II.High temperatures
III.Large molecules
A)I only
B)II only
C)I and II
D)II and III
E)I, II, and III

Question

Which condition(s) increase the rate of diffusion through a semipermeable membrane? 
I.Steep concentration gradients
II.High temperatures
III.Large molecules
A)I only
B)II only
C)I and II
D)II and III
E)I, II, and III

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Steep concentration gradients and high temperatures both increase the rate of diffusion through a semipermeable membrane. Large molecules, on the other hand, decrease the rate of diffusion due to their size and the increased likelihood of collisions with the membrane.

Which Condition(s) Increase the Rate of Diffusion Through a Semipermeable