Define the following types of transport:Passive Transport (no energy required)

Question

Diffusion: ____ __________
Facilitated Diffusion:______________
Osmosis: ______________

Answer 1

Sure! Here are the definitions for the types of passive transport you mentioned:

1. Diffusion: The movement of molecules or particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, resulting in a gradual equalization of concentrations.

2. Facilitated Diffusion: The process by which certain molecules are transported across a cell membrane via specific transmembrane proteins, bypassing the lipid bilayer. This process occurs down the concentration gradient and does not require energy.

3. Osmosis: The specific diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane. Water moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration until equilibrium is reached.