When a solute penetrates through a membrane by dissolving in the lipid , the permeability is directly proportional to the
A) Size of the solute
B) Partition coefficient
C) Temperature
D) Thickness of the membrane
E) Concentration difference across the membrane

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The permeability of a solute that dissolves in the lipid layer of a membrane is directly proportional to the partition coefficient. This coefficient measures how well the solute dissolves in the lipid compared to an aqueous phase, affecting its ability to penetrate the membrane.

When a Solute Penetrates Through a Membrane by Dissolving in the Lipid