BRAINCAKEIncreasing the Rate of Movement across a Membrane
The rate of movement across a cell membrane by diffusion can be increased by increasing the surface area of the membrane, increasing the concentration gradient across the membrane and decreasing the diffusion distance.
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Key terms in this lesson
- diffusion
- The net passive movement of molecules or ions from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration, down a concentration gradient.
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