Plasma Membrane Diffusion Quiz
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Which type of diffusion allows water-soluble compounds and ions to cross the plasma membrane?

  • Dissolved gas diffusion
  • Lipid-soluble compound diffusion
  • Channel-mediated diffusion (correct)
  • Simple diffusion
  • What is the net movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration called?

  • Diffusion (correct)
  • Concentration gradient
  • Tonicity
  • Osmotic flow
  • In an isotonic saline solution, what happens to the size and shape of red blood cells?

  • They appear normal in size and shape (correct)
  • They undergo osmotic flow
  • They swell and lyse
  • They crenate (shrivel)
  • What type of solution has a lower solute concentration than the cell?

    <p>Hypotonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell?

    <p>Hypertonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diffusion allows the passage of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ across the plasma membrane?

    <p>Simple diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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