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What is osmosis? |
Movent of water from a high water potential (less negative -10kpa) to a low water potential (more negative -30kpa) down a concentration gradient.
Through a membrane Not using energy. |
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What is active transport? |
The movement of molecules in fluids from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration Up a concentration gradient
Requires energy |
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What is diffusion? |
Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
Happens in gas or liquids (fluids) |
