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Osmosis is the movement of water across a membrane so there will be an equal concentration of solute and water on both sides of the membrane.

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What is the random movement of molecules and ions down their concentration gradient called?

The random movement of molecules and ions down their concentration gradient (meaning from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration) is called simple diffusion. Simple diffusion is related to the magnitude of driving force, permeability of the membrane, and surface area.


Is osmosis diffusion through water?

Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion that involves the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane, from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration. It is a passive process and does not require energy input from the cell.


Diffusion and osmosis are forms of what?

Diffusion and osmosis are forms of passive transport, which is the movement of particles across a membrane without requiring energy input from the cell.


Does osmosis require a carrier?

NO. Osmosis( by definition) is the DIFFUSION of water from a high concentration gradient to a low concentration gradient across a semipermeable membrane. As diffusion is a form of passive transport, it doesnt require a carrier


What are three types of passive transport?

Diffusion- is the movement of the substance from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration,Osmosis- is the diffusion of water molecule only through a membrane semipermeable cell membranes allow water to pass through them until equilibrium occurs.Facilitated Diffusion- carrier proteins, and channel proteins it occurs when molecule pass through a cells membrane.

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