Cells - Diffusion/Osmosis Flashcards

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What is diffusion?

A

The spreading out of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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  1. Bigger concentration gradient.
  2. Higher temperature.
  3. A fan.
    What do these do?
A

Makes the rate of diffusion faster.

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The movement of water molecules across a partially-permeable membrane for a high water concentration to a low concentration.

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Osmosis.

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