Diffusion and osmosis in living organisms Flashcards
1
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Diffusion
A
Diffusion is the method by which oxygen diffuses into the cells and carbon dioxide diffuses out.
2
Q
Nutrients
A
Many nutrients are taken up by diffusion.
3
Q
Waste
A
Waste leaves the cells by diffusion.
4
Q
Osmosis
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Osmosis allows cell to take up water and lose it, this can be a problem in animal cells.
5
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Where is diffusion important
A
In the lungs and gills.
In the gut.
In leaves
In the cell surface membrane of amoeba and microorganisms.