Which of the following does NOT influence the rate of diffusion of a chemical across a plasma membrane?
a) concentration gradient of the chemical across the membrane
b) mass of the diffusing chemical
c) distance that the chemical has to diffuse
d) amount of ATP available
e) temperature
Answer: d
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Select one: a. depolarization b. hyperpolarization c. hypopolarization
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.