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Edexcel IGCSE·Human Biology·IGCSE Human Biology

Movement Across Membranes

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Diffusion, osmosis and active transport, and their roles in the body.

Diffusion

Net movement of particles from high to low concentration (down a gradient), e.g. oxygen into cells. Faster with a steeper gradient, higher temperature, larger surface area and shorter distance.

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