Simple diffusion is a process that does not require the cell to use any energy.

Small molecules such as carbon dioxide, oxygen and lipid-soluble molecules can move across the plasma membrane by simple diffusion.

Simple diffusion is the net movement of molecules or ions from a region of high concentration to a region of lower concentration , thus , going down a concentration gradient until an equilibrium is achieved.

Simple diffusion is a physical process that can be observed in liquids or gases. For example, when you place a drop of dye into a beaker of water, the dye and water molecules move in all directions. The area where you drop the dye has a higher concentration of the dye molecules. These molecules move from the area of the higher concentration to the area with fewer dye molecules. The diffusion process continues until the dye molecules are evenly dispersed throughout the water.

QUESTION 1

Factors affecting the rate of diffusion?

Answer:
a) Temperature

b) Surface are between the two

region c) Distance d) Concentration gradient e) Size of particles

QUESTION 2

Given one example for simple diffusion that occurs in human body.

Answer: Oxygen diffuse into the blood capillaries and carbon dioxide diffuse into alveolus.

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