Which of the following would decrease the net flux of a penetrating solute into a cell?
A) increasing the permeability constant for that solute
B) decreasing the temperature
C) increasing the concentration of the solute in the extracellular fluid
D) increasing the area of the cell membrane
E) decreasing the thickness of the membrane

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Decreasing the temperature would decrease the kinetic energy of the solute molecules, thus reducing their movement and the net flux into the cell.

Which of the Following Would Decrease the Net Flux of a Penetrating