Diffusion and Osmosis (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of diffusion
Definition of diffusion
Movement of substances from high to low concentration
Type of process diffusion is
Type of process diffusion is
Passive process
Energy requirement for diffusion
Energy requirement for diffusion
No energy required
Direction of diffusion
Direction of diffusion
From high to low concentration
Diffusion occurs down a...
Diffusion occurs down a...
Concentration gradient
Gas from lungs to blood in respiration
Gas from lungs to blood in respiration
Oxygen
Oxygen diffuses from blood into...
Oxygen diffuses from blood into...
Cells
Gas into plant cells for photosynthesis
Gas into plant cells for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide
Waste from cells to bloodstream
Waste from cells to bloodstream
Urea
Organ that excretes urea
Organ that excretes urea
Kidneys