Diffusion Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is diffusion?
A
The movement of particles from a area of high concentration to low concentration.
2
Q
Using red blood cells as an example, why is Diffusion a important biological process?
A
Red Blood Cells transfer oxygen from themselves to the lungs and transfer it across the lungs.
3
Q
What do our cells need?(4)
A
- Oxygen
- Amino Acids (to build protein)
- Glucose (Respiration)
- Ribosomes (to connect Amino Acids)
4
Q
What do our cells get rid of?(3)
A
- Carbon dioxide
- Lactic Acid
- Urea (produced during the breakdown of proteins)
