Permeability refers to
A) the movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration.
B) the extent to which a membrane allows a substance to pass through.
C) the amount of solute in a solution.
D) the state of being permanent.
E) the ability to establish a permanent solute level in a solution.

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Permeability refers to the extent to which a membrane allows a substance to pass through. It is a measure of how easily molecules can move through a barrier such as a cell membrane or a blood vessel wall.

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