Dissolved Substances- Diffusion Flashcards
0
Q
What does diffusion mean?
A
The spreading out of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration along a concentration gradient
1
Q
What can dissolved substances do?
A
Move into and out of cells by diffusion?
2
Q
The greater the difference in concentration….
A
The faster the rate of diffusion
3
Q
What is oxygen required for?
A
Respiration
4
Q
How does oxygen pass through the cell membrane?
A
By diffusion
