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What is the primary direction of particle movement during diffusion?
What is the primary direction of particle movement during diffusion?
Which of the following substances can readily diffuse through a cell membrane?
Which of the following substances can readily diffuse through a cell membrane?
What factor does NOT affect the rate of diffusion?
What factor does NOT affect the rate of diffusion?
During the diffusion process, what does 'net movement' refer to?
During the diffusion process, what does 'net movement' refer to?
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How does the concentration difference influence diffusion?
How does the concentration difference influence diffusion?
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Which scenario best illustrates the concept of diffusion in gases?
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of diffusion in gases?
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Which of the following correctly describes diffusion?
Which of the following correctly describes diffusion?
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Which of these substances is likely to diffuse the slowest through a cell membrane?
Which of these substances is likely to diffuse the slowest through a cell membrane?
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Study Notes
Diffusion
- Diffusion is the gradual movement of particles from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
- It's the natural tendency for substances to spread out.
- Particles move randomly, eventually becoming evenly distributed.
- This movement is crucial for substances to enter and exit cells.
Diffusion in Solutions and Gases
- Diffusion occurs in both solutions and gases because particles move randomly.
- Different gases can diffuse through each other.
Example of Diffusion
- Spraying perfume in a room: the smell spreads throughout the room as perfume particles move from a concentrated area to a less concentrated one.
Diffusion Across Cell Membranes
- Cell membranes allow substances to pass in and out of cells.
- Small molecules like oxygen, glucose, amino acids, and water can diffuse across membranes.
- Larger molecules like starch and protein cannot.
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Explore the process of diffusion, where particles move from high to low concentration areas. This important biological concept is essential for understanding how substances enter and exit cells. From gases to cell membranes, learn how diffusion operates in different contexts with practical examples.
