Membrane Permeability
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Passage Across the Cell Membrane
Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect about diffusion across the cell membrane?
a
Ions are small and therefore have a high diffusion rate.
b
Water is a polar molecule; therefore it diffuses more slowly than oxygen.
c
Bigger molecules diffuse more slowly than smaller molecules.
d
Hydrophobic molecules diffuse faster than hydrophilic molecules.
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