Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding the diffusion of nonpolar solutes across cell membranes is correct?
A) At equilibrium for solute X, the flux of X across cell membranes is zero
B) At equilibrium for solute X, the net flux of X across cell membranes is zero
C) At equilibrium for solute X, the concentration of X inside the cell is equal to its concentration outside the cell
D) Both at equilibrium for solute X, the flux of X across cell membranes is zero and at equilibrium for solute X, the concentration of X inside the cell is equal to its concentration outside the cell are correct
E) Both at equilibrium for solute X, the net flux of X across cell membranes is zero and at equilibrium for solute X, the concentration of X inside the cell is equal to its concentration outside the cell are correct
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