Cells a and b are the same size, shape, and temperature, but cell a is metabolically less active than cell
b. and cell b is actively converting oxygen to water in cellular respiration. oxygen will diffuse more rapidly into cell __________ because __________.

Respuesta :

The answer is b; the diffusion gradient in cell B is steeper. Both cells would lose water; the red blood cell would shrivel, and the plant plasma membrane would pull away from the cell wall. Transport proteins in the membrane or Facilitated diffusion of solutes may occur through channel.