Which property is most desirable for a drug to be absorbed via passive diffusion across the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane?
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Correct answer: High lipid solubility (LogP)
Passive diffusion is the most common mechanism for drug absorption. Lipid-soluble (hydrophobic) drugs dissolve easily in the membrane's lipid bilayer, allowing them to pass through following the concentration gradient.
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