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diffusion & osmosis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| diffusion | the net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration |
| osmosis | the net movement of water from a high water potential to a low water potential through a partially permeable membrane |
| active transport | the net movement of water from a low water potential to a high water potential through a partially permeable membrane (requires energy) |
| what affects the rate of diffusion? | -concentration gradient (higher gradient=faster rate) -temperature (higher temperature=faster rate) -surface area (larger surface area=faster rate) -distance for diffusion (shorter distance=faster rate) |