Movement Of Particles Flashcards

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Osmosis

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The net movement of water across a partially permeable membrane, from a high concentration of water molecules to a low concentration of water molecules

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Diffusion

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The net movement of particles, down their concentration gradient, from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

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Active transport

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Net movement of particles, against their concentration gradient, from an area of low concentration to high concentration using energy

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