Osmosis - Diffusion - Active Transport Flashcards
1
Q
Osmosis definition
A
The Radom movement of water molecules
Across a PPM
Down the concentration gradient
No E required
2
Q
Osmosis - where does it occur
A
Plants
Animals
Root hair cells
3
Q
Active transport definition
A
The movement of minerals and ions
Against the concentration gradient
Requires energy
4
Q
Diffusion definition
A
The movement of substances
Down the concentration gradient
High - low concentration
