Diffusion n osmosis Flashcards
Diffusion
Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration,down a concentration gradient. The particles spread out evenly till equilibrium is needed.
Osmosis
Osmosis is the diffusion of water from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution across a partially permeable membrane
Factors of diffusion
Temperature. As temperature increases the average kinetic energy of particles increases. …
Density of the Diffusing Substance. Density is defined as the amount of material that exists within a given volume. …
Medium of Diffusion. Diffusion also depends upon the medium in which it takes place. …
Concentration Gradient.
Why is diffusion important
Diffusion is important to organisms because it is the process by which useful molecules enter the body cells and waste products are removed. Digested food molecules (amino acids, glucose) move down a concentration gradient from the intestine to the blood.
What does cell division occur in
Occurs in a series of stages or phases.
Cell division
All living organisms starting off with one sell
How many cells does a human have
The average human has 10 trillion cells
What is cell division
the division of a cell into two daughter cells with the same genetic material.
What are the 2 types of cell division
mitosis and meiosos