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Net movement of particles down a concentration gradient
publish date: 2026/06/16 20:56:36.294930 UTC
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The net movement of particles from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration of that substance is called what?
Correct Answer
diffusion
Explanation
Diffusion is the net movement of particles from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration. This is a passive process — it requires no energy. Particles continue to diffuse until they are evenly distributed throughout the available space, at which point a dynamic equilibrium is reached.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide
