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diffusion definition

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the net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration

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osmosis definition

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the net movements of water particles from a region of high water potential to a region of low water potential through a partially permeable membrane

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rate of diffusion increases if..

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temperature increases
distance decreases
surface area increases
concentration gradient increases

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active transport definition

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the movement of particles through a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration using energy released from respiration

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