2. What is the connection between the opening
paragraph that lists several inventors and
the closing statement, "Understanding the
chemical nature of the world around us has
allowed humans to innovate and make their
lives better"?

answer: a) a compound microscope has a greater magnification ability than a simple microscope.

explanation:

the solute can move "downhill," from regions of higher to lower concentration, relying on the specificity of the protein carrier to pass through the membrane. this process is called passive transport or facilitated diffusion, and does not require energy.

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