Asked by chance throndson on May 07, 2024

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In this lab exercise, potassium permanganate was used to illustrate the process of ________.

A) facilitated diffusion
B) active transport
C) pinocytosis
D) diffusion
E) filtration

Potassium Permanganate

A chemical compound with strong oxidizing properties, used as a disinfectant and in water treatment.

Facilitated Diffusion

The process of spontaneous passive transport of molecules or ions across a biological membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

  • Understand the principle of diffusion and its importance in biological settings.
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Andrew YoungMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Potassium permanganate was used in this lab exercise to demonstrate the process of diffusion. Diffusion is the process where particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.