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What is diffusion? Lernen beginnen		Net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
Is diffusion active or passive? Lernen beginnen		Passive
Which 3 factors affect the rate of diffusion? Lernen beginnen		Concentration gradient, temperature, surface area
What is osmosis? Lernen beginnen		Net movement of water molecules through a partially permeable membrane from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution
What type of membrane is needed for osmosis? Lernen beginnen		A partially permeable membrane
What is active transport? Lernen beginnen		Movement of particles from a low concentration to a high concentration using energy from respiration
Why do root hair cells use active transport? Lernen beginnen		To absorb mineral ions from dilute soil

Biology - Transport in cells