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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Q4: Which of the following would decrease the
Q5: Mediated transport across cell membranes
A)Refers to the
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A)Depends upon the random motion of molecules
B)Results
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A)Are nonspecific
B)May open
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Q10: Carrier-mediated transport
A)Involves a specific membrane protein that
Q11: When a solute,X,is placed in compartment A
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