Exchanges Across Membrane Flashcards

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Define: Osmosis

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Osmosis is a form of diffusion, down a water potential gradient. Pure water has the highest water potential.

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Define: Diffusion

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Discussion occurs passively, down a concentration gradient. This doesn’t require any ATP as energy is not required.

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