Transport in cells - Organisation Flashcards

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration down a concentration gradient

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What is Osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water particles from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.

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What is ‘Active transport’ ?

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Movement of ions or molecules from a region of LOW concentration to HIGH concentration assisted by enzymes
It also requires energy

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