Diffusion Flashcards
1
Q
What is diffusion
A
Its the net overall movement of particles from a high concentration to a lower concentration
2
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What’s the concentration gradient
A
The measure of the difference in concentration between 2 areas
3
Q
Factors that affect the rate of diffusion
A
Temperature, the surface area, thickness of the membrane and the concentartion gradient
4
Q
What diffuses in an animal cell
A
oxygen , Glucose and amino acids
5
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What diffuses out of an animal cell
A
Carbon dioxide urea water and lactic acid
6
Q
what diffuses in a plant cell
A
carbon dioxide and water
7
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what diffuses out of a plant cell
A
oxygen and glucose