Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 6MC
For diffusion to occur, there must be
a. a selectively permeable membrane.
b. equal amounts of solute.
c. a concentration difference.
d. some sort of carrier system.
e. all of the above.
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