Passive Transport Flashcards
What is diffusion
Movement of particles from an high concentration area to a lower concentration area
What is osmosis
Movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration area to a lower concentration area across a membrane
TRUE or FALSE: both diffusion and osmosis move along a concentration gradient
True
TRUE or FALSE: both diffusion and osmosis require energy
False
Nutrients in blood diffusing into cells. Is it diffusion or osmosis
Diffusion
Roots hair cells absorbing water from the soil. Diffusion or Osmosis
Osmosis
Does oxygen diffuse into the bloodstream in the alveolus
Yes
Does carbon dioxide diffuse into the bloodstream in the alveolus
No, it diffuses out
Do nutrients and oxygen diffuse out of the blood into the cells?
yes
Do carbon dioxide and waste diffuse out the bloodstream from the cells?
no