Transport in cells

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What is Diffusion in cellS
Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration
What can affect the rate of diffusion
Concentration
Temperature
Surface Area
What is the difference between concentration called
Concentration Gradient
What contains more water?
Dilute or Concentrated solution
Dilute
What is a partially permeable membrane  
A wall that lets some molecules through but not all
What is osmosis
The diffusion of water from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a partially permeable membrane
What is an example of osmosis in plants
A plant drawing water from the ground with its roots
What is active transport
The movement of particles from an area of low concentration to high concentration