Diffusion and Osmosis Flashcards
1
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What is diffusion
A
This is the movement of anything from an area of high concentration to low concentration
2
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What is osmosis
A
Osmosis is the net movement of solvent molecules from a solvent of high concentration solute to a solvent of low concentration solute through a partially permeable material.
3
Q
A membrane that allows some things to pass through is known as
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partially permeable
4
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What is active transport
A
Active transport is the movement of molecules from an area of lower concentration to higher concentration -t against the concentration gradient
