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Problem 9
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Section 5.2: Review Questions
Chapter 5: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
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Background and context
The movement of particles from a greater concentration to a lower concentration is known as diffusion. It's a bodily function. In gases and liquids, diffusion can be observed. It happens anywhere there is a concentration gradient. Diffusion is a process that takes place in the background. It lets components to move around within the cell's cytoplasm. The diffusion process does not require any energy. In diffusion, the concentration gradient works as a form of potential energy.
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