Transport Flashcards
1
Q
Diffusion is
A
The passive movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
2
Q
Osmosis is
A
The passive movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of lower water concentration.
3
Q
Active transport is
A
The movement of particles from an area low concentration to a high concentration using energy.
4
Q
How do you investigate osmosis
A
You measure potatoes and place it in a sucrose solution, of varying percentages, and measure it afterwards.
