Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding the diffusion of a nonpolar solute X across a cell membrane is correct?
A) At equilibrium,the net flux of X across the cell membrane is zero.
B) At equilibrium,X will cease moving across the cell membrane.
C) Solute X will be unable to reach equilibrium because it is nonpolar.
D) Solute X will reach equilibrium,but the concentration will be much higher on the inside of the cell because of the smaller volume.
E) At equilibrium,movement of X across the membrane will be much faster in one direction than in the other.
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