diffusion, osmosis and active transport

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What is the process of diffusion

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The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration , down a concentration gradient

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What is the process of osmosis

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The movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a high water concentration to a low water concentration

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What is the process of diffusion

The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration , down a concentration gradient

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What is the process of osmosis

The movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a high water concentration to a low water concentration

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What is the process of active transport?

The movement of particles from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration, against the concentration gradient

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What provides energy for cells?

ATP

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What factors affect the rate of movement of substances into and out of cells?

temperature, surface area, distance, and concentration difference