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Membrane Permeability

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Membrane permeability refers to the ability of substances to pass through biological membranes while being selective about what passes through it.