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Membrane Permeability

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Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

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

AP course connection

Topic 2.5: 2.5 Membrane Transport

Unit 2
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