Question: Diffusion of oxygen through cell membrane is planned to worked using a model system. 10 mm thick membrane which has a cross sectional area of

Diffusion of oxygen through cell membrane is planned to worked using a model system. 10 mm thick membrane which has a cross sectional area of 0.2 m2 is used in this study as steady state diffusional membrane. The oxygen concentration is 3 kg/m3 and 0.6 kg/m3 on both side of the membrane. Assume the diffusion coefficient of oxygen is 10-8 m2/s. Calculate the diffusion flux through the membrane and the mass of the oxygen diffused per hour. Discuss how you could improve the diffusion through the membrane.

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