Which statement about the rate of diffusion through a lipid bilayer membrane is incorrect?
A)Smaller substances diffuse faster than larger substances.
B)Lipid-soluble items diffuse faster than water-soluble items.
C)Items diffuse through narrow membranes faster than through thick membranes.
D)The presence of microvilli decreases the rate of diffusion.
E)A greater concentration gradient causes faster diffusion.

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Microvilli increase the surface area of the membrane, allowing for faster diffusion. Therefore, the statement that their presence decreases the rate of diffusion is incorrect.

Which Statement About the Rate of Diffusion Through a Lipid