BASICS (osmosis, Ect.) Flashcards
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Diffusion
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The net movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of Lowe concentration
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Osmosis
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The net movement of particles across a partially permeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to a lower concentration
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Active transport
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Movement of particles against a concentration gradient from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, using energy released in respiration
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What three things affect movement of substances
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- surface area to volume ratio
- temperature
- concentration gradient