Which statement about the rate of diffusion through a lipid bilayer membrane is incorrect?
a. Smaller substances diffuse faster than larger substances.
b. Lipid-soluble items diffuse faster than water-soluble items.
c. Items diffuse through narrow membranes faster than through thick membranes.
d. The presence of microvilli decreases the rate of diffusion.
e. A greater concentration gradient causes faster diffusion.
D
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