Definitions

Question 1

What is the definition of diffusion?

Answer 1

-Net movement of particles
-From an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
-Moves down a concentration gradient
-Until equilibrium

Question 2

What is the definition of diffusion?

Answer 2

-Net movement of particles
-From an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
-Moves down a concentration gradient
-Until equilibrium

Question 3

What is the definition of osmosis?

Answer 3

Net movement of water particles
-From an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration
-Moves down a water concentration gradient
-Until water equilibrium

Question 4

What is the definition of active transport?

Answer 4

-The movement of molecules against the concentration gradient.
-From an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.
-Uses energy from cellular respiration.
-Transport proteins are embedded in the membrane.