Diffusion, Osomosis And Active Transport Flashcards

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Diffusion

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Net movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

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Osmosis

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Net movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to an area of lower concentration

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Active Transport

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Movement of particles across a membrane against a concentration gradient (area of lower concentration to a higher conc) using energy transferred during respiration.

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