Question
The diagram above is showing how molecules respond over time. What is occurring during Step 3?
Responses
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the rate of movement of molecules going in is the same as the rate of movement of molecules going out.
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the rate of movement of molecules going in is the same as the rate of movement of molecules going out.
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the movement of molecules stops.
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the movement of molecules stops.
The molecules are just beginning to diffuse across the membrane via the use of ATP.
The molecules are just beginning to diffuse across the membrane via the use of ATP.
The molecules are being packaged into vesicles in order to enter the cell.
The molecules are being packaged into vesicles in order to enter the cell.
Responses
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the rate of movement of molecules going in is the same as the rate of movement of molecules going out.
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the rate of movement of molecules going in is the same as the rate of movement of molecules going out.
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the movement of molecules stops.
The cell has reached equilibrium, and the movement of molecules stops.
The molecules are just beginning to diffuse across the membrane via the use of ATP.
The molecules are just beginning to diffuse across the membrane via the use of ATP.
The molecules are being packaged into vesicles in order to enter the cell.
The molecules are being packaged into vesicles in order to enter the cell.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the options provided and the context of a typical diagram showing molecular movement, it is most likely that during Step 3, “The cell has reached equilibrium, and the rate of movement of molecules going in is the same as the rate of movement of molecules going out.”
At equilibrium, there is a balanced state where the concentrations of molecules inside and outside the cell are equal, leading to a continuous but equal movement of molecules in both directions without any net change in concentration.
At equilibrium, there is a balanced state where the concentrations of molecules inside and outside the cell are equal, leading to a continuous but equal movement of molecules in both directions without any net change in concentration.