Movement Of Particles Flashcards
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What is Diffusion?
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The Net Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. It is a passive process. Movement is down the concentration gradient.
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What is Concentration Gradient?
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A Measurement of how a concentration of a substance changes from place to another.
3
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What is Osmosis?
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The Net Movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. It is a passive process. Movement is down the concentration gradient.
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What is Active Transport?
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The Net Movement of particles from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration. It is an active process using energy, and movement is up the concentration gradient.
