Diffusion Flashcards
1
Q
What is diffusion?
A
The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
2
Q
True or false
Diffusion only happens in gases
A
false. it happens in solutions and gases
3
Q
What are things that can make diffusion faster
A
higher temperature and a bigger concentration gradient
4
Q
What can a cell membrane diffuse and what can’t it diffuse
A
It can diffuse dissolved solutions or small molecules through substances such as oxygen, glucose, amino acids, or water. It cannot diffuse big molecules such as starch and proteins
