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Passive transport is the movement of substances:
Passive transport is the movement of substances:
- Down a concentration gradient (correct)
- Requiring input of energy
- Against a concentration gradient
- Involving chemical reactions
Osmosis is a type of:
Osmosis is a type of:
- Diffusion (correct)
- Facilitated diffusion
- Active transport
- Endocytosis
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the rate of diffusion?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the rate of diffusion?
- Temperature
- Mass of the molecule
- Surface area of the membrane (correct)
- Concentration gradient
In the context of diffusion, what happens when the temperature increases?
In the context of diffusion, what happens when the temperature increases?
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Which of the following statements about diffusion is correct?
Which of the following statements about diffusion is correct?
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What is the primary driving force for passive transport?
What is the primary driving force for passive transport?
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What happens when a plant cell is surrounded by a hypotonic solution?
What happens when a plant cell is surrounded by a hypotonic solution?
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Which statement about microvilli in cells is true?
Which statement about microvilli in cells is true?
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What is the primary function of turgor pressure in plant cells?
What is the primary function of turgor pressure in plant cells?
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What happens when a plant cell is surrounded by a hypertonic solution?
What happens when a plant cell is surrounded by a hypertonic solution?
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How do animal cells regulate their water balance?
How do animal cells regulate their water balance?
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Which factor affects the rate of diffusion in cells?
Which factor affects the rate of diffusion in cells?
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